I am a Cuban-American writer and artist who recently moved to the Artist Enclave of Historic Kenwood in St. Petersburg. I am thrilled to be a part of this creative community.
My illustrations are rendered primarily in pen and ink on paper. I am inspired by strong, trailblazing women who push boundaries, forge their own paths and define for themselves what it means to achieve success. My work often depicts tattooed women straddling light and dark, gazing into their own abyss, and defining their sense of self. Much of my work is infused with elements of nature and centers around the seasons, the passing of time, and the theme of rebirth. I am currently working on a new series titled Rituales that focuses on the rituals, ceremonies and traditions of Cuba and the Caribbean.
My poetry comic, The Lost Girls Book of Divination, was published in 2018 by Tolsun Books. My manuscript Shotgun Feathers was shortlisted for the 2021 Sexton Prize for Poetry and my chapbook Chonga Nation was selected as a finalist in the 2018 Digging Press Chapbook Series and the 2016 Gazing Grain Chapbook Contest. My writing and artwork have appeared in [PANK], Ninth Letter, The Acentos Review, Gulf Stream, Saw Palm, Third Coast, Duende, Moko Caribbean Arts & Letters, 300 Days of Sun, Ink Brick, and Sakura Review, among others.
Find more of my work at lesinfin.com.
Letisia Cruz AEHK Gallery Page
Events Featuring Kenwood Enclave Artists in June 2022:
Opening Reception for “3 Photographers from Kenwood: Pollin, Presnail, Westphal”
Sunday June 5th at Creative Grape (3100 3rd Ave N) – with live music
Exhibits Featuring Kenwood Enclave Artists in June 2022:
Creative Grape (3100 3rd Ave N) – Rich Pollin, Lisa Presnail, Luci Westphal
Film & Files 8 (Gallery 221 @ HCC, Tampa) – Rich Pollin, Luci Westphal
Morean Center for Clay (420 22nd St) – Jan Richardson
Red Cloud Indian Arts Gallery (214 Beach Dr NE) – D. Yael Kelley
Woodfield Fine Art Gallery (2323 Central Ave) – Michael Baker, Paul Barrera, Sallie Hackett Brown
Upcoming Artist Enclave Events:
AEHK Members Meeting – Grand Central Brewhouse (2340 Central Ave S) – June 14, 6:30pm
