The Origin of a Handcrafted Art Project

Fixing my hair for the picture, at my beloved Cholula, Puebla, Mexico

A story that begins with a name

For those of you who don’t know me yet—my name is Laura. Laura Eulàlia is the name I was given. It was chosen by my great-grandfather Enric before he passed away, and in his honor, I decided to be born on February 12th, Saint Eulàlia’s Day, in Barcelona.

This project didn’t begin with a plan—it began out of necessity. Out of a need to keep going. To give myself second chances. To create space for happiness, for growth, for starting over—and above all, for continuing to learn.

The handcrafted art of details

What I create is deeply rooted in the details of nature—especially fractals. I’m fascinated by forms that seem repetitive but are never truly identical. Each element is unique. That’s also how I approach my work: piece by piece, giving each one the time it needs. Not to make it perfect, but to make it authentic.

My illustrated pattern collection is a reflection of this. At first glance, you might see the same motif repeated over and over to form an infinite pattern. But if you look closely, you’ll notice that every line is slightly different. This collection was born from a year of deep exploration—both inner and visual—in Mexico, the birthplace of my parents and home to most of my family.

There’s a place there that left a lasting mark on me: the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. It holds millions of pieces of Indigenous handcrafted art, made from ancient times to today. You could spend hours—days—simply observing. It is, without a doubt, one of the greatest influences on my work as an artist and creator.

Cycles, blooming, and memory

If you look closely at my work, you’ll find recurring themes: birth, blooming, evolution, and growth. For me, these are mirrors of life. Reflections of our passage through this world. Every piece I make is a small way of honoring what has shaped us—and giving space to what will transform us.

Welcome to the blog

Now that introductions are done and I’ve shared a glimpse of my journey, I just want to say: welcome to this blog.

I’ve wanted to create this space for a long time—a small journal to share experiences, thoughts, fears, and joys. A quiet place to write without filters.

Thank you for being here.