You have an accent, where are you
from and how does it influence your
work?

Having been raised by an array of unique individuals and influences, one might say Southern California via Brasil while on an emotional roadtrip winding along a dirt road through Mexico. What accent? The accent, with gratitude to my extended family, is one of the things that seem to sneak its way out when my authentic self takes over.

excerpt from San Diego Union Tribune
between journalist Nina Garin and artist
Anjela Piccard 2009.