Dominique Zapata

A Cat’s Passing Time

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Meet the Artist

Dominique Zapata

Dominique Zapata is a junior at Our Lady of the Lake University pursuing a degree in Art Education, with an expected graduation in 2027. As an aspiring educator and artist, she uses creative expression to inspire connection. Her work explores nature, community, and social issues, emphasizing movement and interconnectedness. (Instagram: @mepaintingat3am; TikTok: @Me_Painting@3am)

Artist’s Statement

My work is influenced by nature, animals, and social issues, which I use as central elements to explore both visual complexity and quiet simplicity. In many of my paintings, I intentionally feature nature as the main focus to reflect the simplicities of life and the unspoken connections that exist within the natural world. I have always felt a strong personal connection to nature, seeing it not only as inspiration but as a place of reflection and grounding. This connection influences the way I approach my work, encouraging me to slow down and observe the details that often go unnoticed. In my designs, I prefer to fill negative space with intricate patterns and movement, much like nature itself, where there is always life, energy, and subtle motion present in every corner. Through my art, I aim to capture the balance between stillness and movement, simplicity and detail. By incorporating organic textures and natural forms, I hope to invite viewers to reconnect with the environment around them and appreciate the quiet beauty that exists in everyday life.

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