Isabella Baquerizo · New York City, NY ·

Isabella Baquerizo is a digital illustrator under the Instagram handle @awyeahizzy currently living in New York City. She was born in Ecuador and moved to Southwest Florida when she was fifteen years old. Baquerizo earned a BA in Art and Graphic Design at Florida Gulf Coast University, and during that time, worked as an intern at the prestigious Rauschenberg Residency in Captiva, FL. She is now the Director of Marketing & Content Creation for B3 Marketing. In her free time, Baquerizo enjoys people-watching, going on walks, reading, painting, and drawing. She is passionate about environmental sustainability, social activism, and being active in her community.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I capture everyday moments between conversations, relationships, feelings, and concepts that had an impact on me, in order to make the experience tangible. My process usually begins by drawing in my sketchbook and then digitalizing the images. This automatic process evokes a mindfulness that helps me dig deeper into my subconscious and gives me a sense of comfort and understanding.

My randomness ends in unexpected results, creating a story filled with satire and humorous content. My goal is to create something that’s emotive and relatable.