Artist Biography
Mirvia Sol Eckert is a dedicated artist based in Indianapolis, with over 13 years of experience as a full-time acrylic painter. Prior to her current focus, she enjoyed a successful career in graphic design and taught art enrichment classes to elementary and middle school students, including in Distance Learning settings. Mirvia's art is rooted in her Puerto Rican heritage, influencing her work even when the subject matter may not be specifically related to her background.
She employs crisp lines and defined shapes, blending recognizable imagery with abstract elements, particularly in the background. With her distinctive palettes, one featuring vibrant colors and the other in dramatic grays—she incorporates symbolic imagery throughout her canvases, encouraging viewers to engage in deeper reflection.
Mirvia finds beauty in small moments of observation, diverse cultures, and the intricate details of nature, as well as in emotional turmoil. As a co-founder of the Indy Latina Artists group and a member of the Indiana Artists Club and Hoosier Salon, she continues to make her mark on the local art scene. She has been awarded the Creative Renewal Artist Fellowship Grant, and her works are featured in private collections across the U.S. and Europe.
Her art has been showcased in juried group exhibitions at prestigious venues such as the Newfields Art Museum, Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, and The Indianapolis Zoo. Additionally, she has created art for murals and billboards, with pieces displayed in hospitals like Eskenazi Health and Ascension St. Vincent - Women and Infants Hospital. Her vibrant style has gained recognition through collaborations with initiatives like the Indy 500 Welcome Race Fans campaign and the 2024 NBA All-Star event.
Distant Memories
Spirit of Resilience
Strenght in Resistance
Artist Statement
Celebrating beauty is the fundamental concept that unifies my work. There is beauty in small moments of observation, the embrace of our diverse cultural backgrounds, the intricate details of nature, and even in moments of emotional turmoil and sorrow. Though it isn’t always easy, I choose to focus on beauty in my daily life. My hope with these three paintings I created is to reveal beauty even amidst the chaos of reality.
Symbolism is woven into many of my pieces, often intertwined with the background or the subject itself. They are connected by a visual style rooted in my earlier career as a graphic designer.
I use shapes of color to depict forms that blend realistic imagery with, at times, abstract elements, conveying deeper narratives of the subjects.
The island’s beauty and the warmth of its people fill my memories, along with joyful experiences. Yet, a somber undertone lingers, shaped by the devastation from hurricanes and political mismanagement. The presence of outsiders treating the island as their own property adds to this complexity.
The island’s beauty and the warmth of its people fill my memories, along with joyful experiences. Yet, a somber undertone lingers, shaped by the devastation from hurricanes and political mismanagement. The presence of outsiders treating the island as their own property adds to this complexity.
I have a deep love for “La Isla del Encanto,” where I was born, despite living there for only a few years before my family moved to the States. Puerto Ricans feel a profound love and pride for their island, whether they live there or not, or whether they were born there or not. Many share this connection to the island, influenced by family and relatives who left but continue to express their longing. Their stories are filled with nostalgia, reminding us that, although they left, their hearts remain there. They pass down memories to their children, as my parents did for me and my siblings, and I’ve continued this with my own children, ensuring we never forget who we are and where we came from.
I have much pride and affection for my roots, which I try to reflect in my art, regardless of the subject matter.
The women with closed eyes symbolize self-reflection. I chose black and gray for both women to signify an enduring spirit despite their absence and to reflect the blackouts in Puerto Rico.
Their thoughtful poses connect to their identities and memories of home, while one woman holding back the waves embodies resilience and the struggle to preserve identity. By including nature in all three paintings, I aim to express our connection.
I want to share my perspective and help others understand where I’m coming from. These three paintings, “Distant Memories”, “Spirit of Resilience”, and “Strength in Resistance” reflect that.
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