NARANJA by Alexis Marie Montoya, 2021, 6.5 x 8.5 inches, paper collage
Alexis Marie Montoya
she/her
Food writer and artist.
I am a Puerto Rican and Peruvian writer + artist born, raised, and based in the Bronx. I’ve worked as a food educator, line cook, and community organizer in NYC.
My work examines the intersection of food and culture, especially in the Bronx and Latinx communities. For Edible Bronx, I profiled a vegan restaurant. For Bon Appétit, I wrote a love letter to sazon and adobo and shared my coveted Tallarines Verdes recipe. For Vocal, I documented veganism in the Bronx. My food art series leftovers is an ongoing examination of current events and my reality.
In 2023, I was an Artist-In-Residence on Governor’s Island through BronxArtSpace. I was a featured artist in the group show, Ancestral Foods: Family Feasts, at BronxArtSpace.
In 2024, my debut solo show leftovers will be on view at Casita Maria Gallery from March 21 to August 16, 2024. Learn more about the exhibition.
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