Artwork Collection

Blended Bonds: A Colorful Collaboration

This body of work uses oil paint, mixed media and collage techniques on canvas to reveal and honor my siblings’ ways of thinking, processing and creating. Thinking about the importance of accessible materials as personal objects that have a story these paintings demonstrate relationships that are familiar in a playful, dynamic and nostalgic approach. We may not all live under the same roof, but we do share a creative practice that we can bond through.

Mixed Media

Crafted Connections

Through a collaborative process of six siblings, a large scale painting is created to reflect the familiar connections they each share despite being in a blended family. Bringing back a nostalgic past, images that come from the imagination of a... More

Mixed Media

Patty and Noah

A painting done by the two oldest of the family. They revisit the emotions of creating as they once did, with intuitive and confident applications using familiar materials and images from childhood.

Mixed Media

Mari and Samu

A mixed media painting that incorporates imagery done by Marisol and Samuel. Using accessible materials found at home, a focus of imagery reflects their personality and unique characteristics. With guidance from Patricia, a playful and dynamic... More

Mixed Media

Macho Man and Jea Girl

A mixed media painting produced using imagery by Jao and Jea. A focal point on imagery captures their individuality and creative ability to bring their ideas to life. Confident and dynamic placement of paint and materials reflect the playfulness... More

Work by

Patricia Mingala

Painting

“Providing a space for the creativity and childhood innocence from my five siblings allows me to focus on observations within blended families to understand the dynamics of sibling...” [More]