BIOGRAPHY
Courtney Enriquez is a native of Austin, Texas. Her family roots are in San Marcos, Texas, where her parents, Joe and Bobbie married, and subsequently settled in Austin. From a very young age her mother always encouraged her to dance, draw/paint and participate in sports like softball and volleyball. She has traveled to places like Cuba, United Kingdom, Holland (Netherlands), Cyprus, Saudi Arabia and Mexico.
Courtney attended Austin High School, and her participation in an elective art class was where she discovered her love for art. Her teacher pressed and challenged her to participate in Scholastic and local student art competitions. Winning the “Gold Key” Scholastic Award was when she felt the confidence she needed to continue to pursue creating art. Rey Gaytan and Sam Coronado, established and renowned local Austin artists, mentored and encouraged her to continue painting and drawing.
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ARTIST STATEMENT
“My work is inspired by cultural, spiritual and lifetime memories and experiences.” I am known for my love of Mexican Loteria, which is full of color and cultural symbols. This century old game, a household staple with families of Mexican ancestry, has inspired families to gather, enriching relationships and building community bonds. My passion for vibrant color, creating and Christ is what I aspire to share in my artwork. Diversifying my color palette in murals, paintings, upcycling and crafting.
​​​COMMISSIONED ARTWORK:
"La Flor" (Building accents & logo) 2021, Media: Oil sign paints @Juan in a Million Restaurant in Austin, Texas
"Otomi" 2021, Media: Oil sign paints, @Juan in a Million Restaurant in Austin, Texas
"La Mexicana y Vaquero" (Restroom doors in yellow casita) 2016, Media: Acrylic, @Juan in a Million Restaurant in Austin, Texas
"El Catrin y La Dama" (Restroom doors in main restaurant) 2016, Media: Acrylic, @Juan in a Million Restaurant in Austin, Texas
"Juntos" 2011 (Patio area), Media: Acrylic, @Juan in a Million Restaurant in Austin, Texas
Arts in Public Places, "A Dream" 1998, Media: Acrylic Mural @DoveSprings Recreation Center in Austin, Texas
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