Betzy Cordon
Betzy Cordon is a Guatemalan-American artist born and raised in Rhode Island, recently graduating from URI with a BFA. Ever since childhood, she found art to be enchanting; whether through drawing characters or crafting furniture for dolls. Now, Betzy creates whimsical, imaginative, and feminine art that embraces and rekindles the joys of childlike wonder. Some of her influences include fairy tales, stories like Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and the magical girl genre.My work explores the joys of retaining one’s childlike sense of wonder and imagination throughout life, regardless of age. Through fantastical elements and vivid colors, each piece acts as a window to another world. My work calls back to a happier, simpler time from childhood. It rekindles that childlike whimsy, reminding us of the stories we had grown up with ourselves; tales that once stirred our imaginations.˚ʚ♡ɞ˚Looking to work with Betzy or have any inquiries? Please contact her at [email protected]!
Portfolio
Digital Art
Illustration
Character Design
Concept Art
Photography
Paintings
Drawings
Betzy's Adventures in Wonderland
My piece is a homage to the nonsensical, fantastical, and whimsical story in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, a book I have loved dearly since childhood. My work celebrates this nearly 160-year-old story and is a projection of my adoration for the story and its impact on my life. Using a copy of the book as my canvas, I whimsically transform famous scenes, characters, and iconography, scattering them throughout my piece through mixed media. I replaced Alice with me, emphasizing the parallels between my life and the timeless classic.My approach interprets Lolita fashion subculture aesthetic. Having no ties to Vladimir Nabakov's novel aside from its name, Lolita fashion originates from Japan. It takes inspiration from Victorian clothing and styles from the Rococo period and often uses frilly, girly adornments within its overall appearance. The Lolita subculture strongly embraces feminist ideals of choice, self-empowerment, and autonomy, standing as a response against the harsh gender norms of society.Through my piece, I hope to transport viewers down the rabbit hole into my version of Wonderland, reminding them to embrace their sense of childlike wonder and curiosity, no matter their age!