Alexis Rodriguez-Guglielmi, a neurodivergent abstract artist born in Washington D.C with Mexican roots, channels her vibrant heritage and personal journey into her art. Her love for vivid colors, abstract forms, and iconic skull imagery began in childhood, but it was life-altering experiences that truly defined her creative path.

At 22, Lexi faced profound challenges, surviving a catastrophic brain injury which led to her being in a coma. This resulted in legal blindness, loss of neurological function along with balance and speech challenges. With much determination and resilience, she reconnected with art as a form of healing. Painting became her sanctuary—a space to process emotions, rediscover herself, and find hope. Her advice to her younger self captures her approach to art: “Get a canvas, beat it with a stick, then paint something beautiful on it.”

Lexi’s work explores the intersections of human science, abstract emotions, and the intricate connections between thoughts and cells. Her paintings are raw expressions of her inner world, drawing on her personal experiences to create pieces that are both intimate and universal.