Nature As A Muse, Olga Avilles

Olga Aviles

“I am a Texas native with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, who strives to produce works that articulate my stance on ecological issues and encourages a shift away from anthropocentric viewpoints. I often consider my work to be conceptually driven, allowing my ideas to define which mediums are best suited for my work. The organic materials incorporated into my work often are personal to my experiences as a practicing homesteader, such as homemade compost, wood ash, heirloom seeds, and self-foraged berries.

My work explores the tension of living in the Anthropocene, where individuals navigate the fast-paced systems we have built while remaining inherently connected to the natural world. While humans are inherently linked to nature through our physical makeup, there has been a notable divergence from the natural rhythms of life among many individuals. As I continue through my own personal journey of rekindling my relationship with nature, I seek to articulate my struggles in doing so within my work and the many delights of the journey in between.”


Aviles will be featured in an artist panel for Nature As A Muse on October 25th, 2026.