![A close up photo of artist Denise Zubizarreta. She wears glasses and smiles at the camera.](https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/app/uploads/2024/07/Zubizarreta_Headshot_sqjpeg-300x300.jpeg)
Denise Zubizarreta
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As a neurodivergent interdisciplinary artist of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, my work delves into the intricate intersections of post-colonial theory, identity, and tradition. With over a decade of experience across various creative fields, I seek to challenge and redefine cultural narratives through my mixed media creations and critical writing. My B.F.A. in Fine Art from Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and my ongoing Masters in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management at Colorado State University inform my practice. Each piece I create reflects my journey and a commentary on the complexities of heritage and self-identity in a post-colonial world.
Denise "The Vamp DeVille" Zubizarreta is a neurodivergent interdisciplinary artist of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, with over a decade of experience in various creative fields. She is currently an arts and culture writer for leading publications offering curated and critical perspectives on contemporary arts and culture. Denise holds a B.F.A. in Fine Art from the esteemed Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and is completing her Masters in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management (M.A.L.C.M.) at Colorado State University. Her passion for arts and culture drives her to explore and challenge the intersections of post-colonial theory, identity, and traditions in her writing and mixed media works.
Featured Artwork
!["Last Supper that includes historical figures from Caribbean history to include Cacique Hatuey, Julia de Burgos, Pedro Albizu Campos etc. depicted as figures from the Bohiti Tarot collection major arcana deck." - Denise Zubizarreta](https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/app/uploads/2024/07/ZubizarretaDenise_LaUltimaCena_2023-300x90.jpg)
!["Laser etched hand painted wood panel of Cacique Aguebana II in custom shadow box surrounded by a custom hand gilded frame with resin fill." - Denise Zubizarreta](https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/app/uploads/2024/07/ZubizarretaDenise_TheChariot_2021-300x300.png)
!["Laser etched hand painted wood panel of Cacique Hatuey in hidden cleated shadow box surrounded by a custom hand gilded frame with resin fill." - Denise Zubizarreta](https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/app/uploads/2024/07/ZubizarretaDenise_TheEmperor_2022-300x300.png)