Artist Biography
Nettie Viera is a Puerto Rican painter and Chiropractor living in Indianapolis for over twenty years. Some of her paintings are displayed in a gallery format at her clinic for her patients and friends to view. Her genre consists of bold contemporary abstract, landscape, figurative, and still life. Her medium is acrylic, oil, and mixed media. Her abstracts are vibrant, layered explorations of color, movement, and spontaneity.
Nettie is a member of Indy Latina Artists (ILA) and Indiana Vineyard Artist Community (IVAC). Past ILA art shows include a Debut Exhibition called “A Ver” at Saks; “Creaciones” at Maven Space, “Grande y Pequeño ” at Indiana Landmark Center, and “Ellas” at The Archivist. She has also done commissioned work for both decorative and religious purposes. While in her IVAC group, she had a solo art exhibition and is also involved in prophetic art. She has taught painting classes, as large as fifteen people, and genuinely enjoys seeing others flourish creatively.
Nettie’s belief is that her creative expression allows her to delve deeper into her spirituality, aliveness, and grounding in her life. Her continual search for balance and her mindfulness practice set the tone for her paintings, allowing her to stay true to her Latin roots.
Flamboyán, 2025
Ceiba Trees, 2025
Cara del Indio, 2026
Playa, 2025
Artist Statement
My artworks, Flamboyán, Ceiba Trees, Cara del Indio, and Playa, are shaped by Puerto Rico as living memory carried through land, history, and spirit.
Flamboyán holds family stories, such as my parents’ first kiss under this tree in Quebradillas, and the warmth of gathering beneath its fiery bloom, a symbol of pride, hope, and rest.
Ceiba Trees portray the national tree of Puerto Rico. This tree stands as the island’s sacred guardian, with giant deep roots that persevere and protect. Spiritually, this tree symbolizes a connection between life, nature and the divine.
Cara del Indio preserves our indigenous Taíno ancestral heritage carved into a massive and beautiful stone, honoring Cacique Mabodomaca, who resisted the Spanish invasion.
Playa becomes a space of movement, reflection, and enduring beauty along the island’s living shore.
