Teresa Guadalupe Olds

I JUST WANT TO BE ME WHEN I GROW UP…

TILL THE END..

Thank You

  • The only way out of

    SUFFERING is through suffering. Let pain rob you of all the things you don't need and dreams may be realized in the process...

    I JUST WANNA BE ME WHEN I GROW UP..

Artist Statement

My work navigates the interplay between vulnerability, the surreal, and the complex journey of healing. Rooted in my lived experience as a young woman, I create dreamlike spaces where reality and fantasy merge. Through my art, I examine the tension between belonging and alienation, exploring how trauma, love, and the secrets we carry shape our inner landscapes. 


Vulnerability is foundational to my practice and I am drawn to the question of what it means to be truly seen, by both ourselves and others. While this exposure can be uncomfortable, I believe it has the power to connect and heal.


Although the subject matter is presenting a unique and personal experience or emotion, the scenes appear dream-like as I accentuate the realms between reality and fantasy. 


By weaving together my personal experiences, Mexican heritage, and my inner landscape, I create for those open to engaging with both the raw and the mystical as my work becomes a mirror, reflecting the complex and spiritual nature of human experience along with the beauty found in the spaces between.