MARIA RIVERA

A young woman with brown hair in two braids, wearing a white shirt over a maroon top, takes a selfie in a room with dark walls and minimal decor.

I was born in Guatemala in 1992. I was raised and loved there until I turned 21. I left my country and lived in Jordan, Mexico and India in hopes of learning and experiencing our world in a deeper, more clear way.

After some years of traveling, my son was born in the city of Richmond, VA back in 2017. Chicago became our new home the fall of 2020.

I pursue freedom, integrity, and expansion in everything I do. Slowing down, finding new perspectives & balance are my way to art. I observe, learn and frame life in the most delightful way my heart allows me to, welcoming the brightest light and the profound shadows we all hold.

My artistic goal is to make sure you know that I SEE YOU and the beauty you carry within. I am committed to creating safe spaces for all of us to hold our heads up high, and together embrace, love and enjoy this life we are co-creating.

At the end of the day, I just want everyone to feel freedom to have fun!

A woman in a black cap holding a professional camera, smiling, against a pink background.

 Every moment in life holds messages, these messages are guiding us  to open up our  hearts  more fully.

Just let it happen!

GLIMPSES

A woman smiling, wearing a blue cap with a white logo, a light pink sleeveless top, and jewelry, sitting outdoors with trees and dappled sunlight in the background.
Three people sitting around a campfire on green grass, wearing warm clothing, with a basket of blankets nearby.
A woman practicing yoga indoors, seated on a purple yoga mat in a cross-legged position, with hands in prayer pose, smiling and looking to her right.
A woman and a young girl sitting on the grass, engaging in an outdoor activity together, nearby a black backpack.
Two smiling people outdoors, a man with sunglasses and a bandana and a woman with glitter on her face, in a campsite with tents and trees in the background.
A black and white photo of a happy family of three, with a man, woman, and young girl, smiling and sitting closely together in a restaurant or cafe.
A woman with long dark hair smiling while sitting outdoors among plants and trees, wearing a striped shirt.
A young woman with long dark hair, sitting by a tree near a river, is looking at her phone while outdoors in a green, natural setting.
Group of six people, four adults and two children, taking a selfie together in a warm, lively setting with wooden walls, smiling and posing for the camera.
Woman standing outdoors under a large tree near a creek, wearing a denim jacket and black outfit.