Alma Jimenez Lopez is a first-generation Mexican-American designer and multidisciplinary artist whose work celebrates her heritage and community commitment. With roots in Comonfort, Guanajuato, Mexico, and raised in Texas, Alma's practice reflects a rich interplay between heritage, identity, craftsmanship, and fine art. After earning a Bachelor's in Interior Architecture and Design from the Academy of Art University, Lopez built her career in San Francisco and now divides her time between the Bay Area and Abilene, Texas.

Her fine art practice explores the complexities of cultural duality, personal narratives, and resilience within the Mexican-American experience. Lopez uses mediums like ceramics, textiles, and painting to create evocative works that intertwine the tactile beauty of handmade objects with themes of migration, family, and identity. Inspired by her upbringing, her work channels memories of vibrant colors, textures, and stories, infusing each piece with nostalgia, belonging, and gratitude.

Lopez’s process celebrates the intersections of fine art and design, whether through painting vivid childhood-inspired scenes, shaping clay to honor traditional pottery techniques, weaving textiles that reflect familial bonds, or crafting bespoke furniture. Her work serves as a bridge between past and present, inviting audiences to engage with the warmth and complexity of her cultural heritage.

Currently expanding her practice through exhibitions, large-scale installations, and community-focused projects, Lopez’s art resonates with those seeking authenticity, connection, and cultural storytelling. Her work not only honors tradition but also explores the themes of migration, memory, and identity, deeply engaging with the intersection of art, culture, and design.