Laura Molina

Place: Los Angeles

Born: 1957

Biography:

Laura Molina is an American artist, musician, and actress from Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her Naked Dave paintings and her self-published comic book, 'Cihualyaomiquiz, The Jaguar'. Molina's art is influenced by the Chicano Movement of the 1960s, Mexican culture, and artists such as Frida Kahlo, Jesus Helguera, and the British Pre-Raphaelites. She has been an Artist-in-Residence at Self Help Graphics & Art and participated in the Screen Print Atelier in 2003 and 2006. Molina's work often addresses social and political issues, and she has been recognized for her contributions to the arts and activism.