My art is my purpose, a devotion to beauty, faith, and the spark of imagination. Born and raised in Brooklyn and Long Island, New York and forged in the Bronx, my art is born from an enduring fascination with color, sacred architecture, and medieval romance. Each piece is a dialogue between imagination and emotion. I paint with the conviction that art is a transformative force. I studied Art History in Manhattan after more than fifteen years of my original paintings and merchandise finding homes in private collections across the United States all while working including my current role as a paraprofessional at a New York City middle school. My latest piece, A Bird Lady Told Me So, was featured at the art exhibit, Field Notes in Color, in January 2026 at Fridman Gallery, NY.

Interested in a custom piece? Commissions are welcome. If you would like a painting created specifically for you, whether inspired by an existing work of mine or a new idea, please reach out at antionemalave@gmail.com to begin the conversation.