“CHOKE” is a self-taught artist, community leader, and wellness advocate whose work spans across the U.S. and internationally. Known for her deep connection to her ancestral lineage, “CHOKE” celebrates her Taíno and Mayan heritage, with her art being shown in global collections and widely recognized for its organic forms, cosmic symbology, and ancient-futuristic archetypes. Her work draws from the universal elements of nature and culture.

“CHOKE” practices Vipassana and Zen meditation, most recently in the high mountains of Thailand. She has spent countless hours learning from and meditating with Buddhist monks across Asia. Over the past 15 years, she has immersed herself in the world of tea, attending courses and forums, visiting tea farms, tribes, and sitting with elders and masters of the craft. This spiritual journey has shaped her approach to both life and art, where mindfulness, ritual, and radical self-care are woven into everything she does.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, “CHOKE” is committed to community-building through her promotion of healthy living, mindfulness practices, and the facilitation of meditation and wellness classes for those seeking to connect with their inner selves. She is deeply involved in outreach programs for underserved communities and is a co-founder of the Mind Body Ecology Institute, which promotes these teachings in connection to nature