In this heartfelt episode of Women United ART PODCAST, I sit down with Cecilia Lopez, also known as Ceci Loel—a Mexican-born visual artist and designer whose vibrant, culturally rich work is a true celebration of self-expression and heritage. With a background in Industrial Design and a PhD in Sustainable Architecture, Ceci’s creative journey has taken many turns, but her love for art has always remained at the center.

Ceci’s artistic path shifted in 2020 when she became a mother. In this honest and inspiring conversation, she opens up about what it means to rediscover herself as an artist post-motherhood, and how she's learned to honor her identity as a woman, mother, and creative soul—often all at once.

We explore how Ceci’s vibrant paintings—infused with the boldness of Mexican traditions, still life, and stylized portraits—became a powerful outlet for reconnecting with herself. She also shares the realities of starting over creatively, finding rhythm amidst chaos, and the ways her roots, rituals, and love for color fuel her current work.

Whether you're navigating your own version of creative rebirth, balancing parenthood, or just need a reminder that it's never too late to reconnect with your art, Ceci's story will move and motivate you.

CECILIA LOPEZ

www.ceciloel.com

IG: @ceciloelstudio

This show is brought to you by Women United ART MOVEMENT, a global platform highlighting women in the arts through a wide range of opportunities such as solo and group exhibits, annual art prize for women artists, and quarterly publication.

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