Description: (Artist)
Paula Nicho Cumez is a Mayan-Guatemalan artist who draws inspiration from Mayan tradition and culture, particularly focusing on expressing the context of native women’s experiences in her artwork. She is known for founding an artist community of women within the Tz’uthil Mayan artists, called "Kaqchikel Surrealist Painters." Cumez has also been influenced by the Popol Vuh. Her professional life has been highlighted in a short film titled Del Azul al Cielo, showcasing her background and artistic journey.