María Fragoso Jara’s work delves into themes of intimacy, desire, and transformation, weaving together personal and cultural narratives through vivid, dreamlike imagery. Her paintings blur the lines between reality and mythology, drawing inspiration from Mexican folklore, Catholic iconography, and art historical traditions—reimagined with a distinctly contemporary voice.With bold, emotive color palettes and fluid, expressive forms, Fragoso Jara constructs charged, often surreal tableaux where bodies hover in states of tension, ecstasy, and metamorphosis. Her practice explores identity, gender, and the body as both vulnerable and empowered, offering deeply layered reflections on the human experience. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, she has exhibited internationally and taken part in prestigious residencies, with her work included in both institutional and private collections. Through her evocative visual language, Fragoso Jara invites viewers into intimate, emotionally rich worlds that linger beyond the canvas.