In this evocative interview, Stephanny Lucero reflects on the profound impact of personal loss and its influence on her creative journey. Starting with a fascination for art in childhood through dance and theater, she describes how grief, particularly the loss of her father and aunt, spurred her to use painting as a means of remembrance and healing. Her vibrant, colorful work serves as a metaphor for the idealized spaces she seeks to cultivate—a sanctuary for her thoughts and memories.