Artists Bio

Isabella Romero’s artwork is deeply rooted in her multi-generational New Mexican heritage and exploration of social ecology. Isabella’s work passionately echos themes such as the human condition in relationship with god, decolonization, and multispecies divinity. Isabella weaves together her intended message through a variety of mediums and symbolic imagery. She works with a vast variety of mediums which include but are not limited to, acrylic paint, colorpencil, wood-work, ceramics, textile and stop motion. 

Currently, Isabella is studying Art Studio and Psychology at the University of New Mexico and is a recipient of the prestigious Regents’ Scholarship. Her academic career focuses on the correlation between art, mental health and social justice. She plans to attend an art therapy graduate school to further her studies. Through her practice, she hopes to expose those in her community to the power art holds and the healing nature creative work may bring to one struggling with mental health. She is heavily involved in her community, currently she is now serving as a second year apprentice through the 2024 Appreticeship for Art and Social Justice.

In 2019, Bernalillo County purchased Isabella's colored pencil piece, "Blister in the Sun." It is on permanent display in the Bernalillo Courthouse.

In 2021, Isabella's piece "Clementine" was featured in Secret Gallery's "2020 Visionaries" showcase. In addition, her piece "Rebel Girl" was featured in Mother Ship Alumni Gallery’s "Creep Show." 

In 2022, the pieces "Faerie Tale," "Am I Not PUNK Enough For You?" and "Change" were featured in the "2022 Visionaries" showcase. 

The same year, Isabella was among the selected artists for the "STEAMists of New Mexico" event at Albuquerque's beloved Explora. 

In the "2022 Metro Art Show", Isabella displayed and received awards for a multitude of works and took first place in the portfolio category, earning her a Fine Arts scholarship at UNM.

In 2023, Isabella's work "Eve" was on display in the Spectra Gallery exhibition, "Solitary Crossroads." She was also a first year Apprentice for Art and Social Justice at Harwood Art Center, promoting equity through community engagement and collaborative public artwork. 


In 2024, Isabella’s work “Chimayo” and “Patrona Santa Frida” joined Secret Gallery’s art collection. 

In 2019, Bernalillo County purchased Isabella's colored pencil piece, "Blister in the Sun." It is on permanent display in the Bernalillo Courthouse.

In 2021, Isabella's piece "Clementine" was featured in Secret Gallery's "2020 Visionaries" showcase. In addition, her piece "Rebel Girl" was featured in Mother Ship Alumni Gallery’s "Creep Show." 

In 2022, the pieces "Faerie Tale," "Am I Not PUNK Enough For You?" and "Change" were featured in the "2022 Visionaries" showcase. 

The same year, Isabella was among the selected artists for the "STEAMists of New Mexico" event at Albuquerque's beloved Explora. 

In the "2022 Metro Art Show", Isabella displayed and received awards for a multitude of works and took first place in the portfolio category, earning her a Fine Arts scholarship at UNM.

In 2023, Isabella's work "Eve" was on display in the Spectra Gallery exhibition, "Solitary Crossroads." She was also a first year Apprentice for Art and Social Justice at Harwood Art Center, promoting equity through community engagement and collaborative public artwork. 


In 2024, Isabella’s work “Chimayo” and “Patrona Santa Frida” joined Secret Gallery’s art collection.