Community In Color: Artist Spotlight

Artist Spotlight: Magdalena Mora

Our summer Carrot artist spotlight is on Minneapolis-based artist Magdalena Mora. Magdalena, in her own words says, “I was always drawing as a kid. Always”. As early as 5 years old, she wanted to write and illustrate books. After spending some time in the non-profit sector, she made the leap to full time artist and hasn’t looked back since. Her work now adorns nor only children’s books but also includes work with NPR, Pollen Midwest, Make Minnesota, and now Eastside!

Following a childhood filled with travel and new scenery (she lived in Mexico, California, Texas and Chicago), she finally landed in Minnesota to attend school at Macalester. She still spends significant time back in Chicago, but happily calls South Minneapolis her home. This summer she’ll be traveling a bunch, focusing on wrapping up another book project and hopefully spending a little more time and energy on “me time”

Check out the window display currently at Eastside to see Magdalena’s work!

Her work can also be found on Instagram @magdalena.i.mora and on her website magdalenamora.com