
María Bárbara González H. León
Sr. Branding Storyteller / Visual designer / Jewelry designer
333-828-1919
From
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Birthdate
march 14th, 1992
Graphic Portfolio
About me
Behind all these horny pieces lies an artist yearning to make tangible the moral questions that have traversed her from childhood to adulthood. My work is a reflection of my personal experiences as a queer woman growing up in a conservative catholic environment thus living in a narco-state, the search to weave care networks with other women and people of the LGBTQ+ community, became pillars of support and inspiration for the production of my artistic works.
Through my art, I explore themes of morality, identity, and community. I strive to create pieces that are both thought-provoking and accessible, inviting viewers to engage in a dialogue with the work. While my art can sometimes be challenging, I never want it to be alienating.
At the end of the day I am just someone who is easily dazzled by the sun, finds happiness in cute trinkets, loves her dogs, pastries, and brunch with friends.
Software Skills
Photoshop
Illustrator
Procreate
InDesign
Figma
After Effects
Languages
Spanish
English
Japanese
Native
Professional / TOEFL IBT score 107
Basic
Other Skills
DESIGN and COMMUNICATION
Sketching
Rendering
Design Thinking
User research
Trends research
Moodboarding
Concept Art
Product Design
Editorial Design
Landing Pages
Visual Design
Branding
Brand DNA
Copywriting
Soft Skills
Empathy
Problem solving
Team Leadership
Adaptability and flexibility
Time management
Work experience
Nov 2021 - Present
Sept 2018 - Jun 2023
Jun 2013 - Present
Industrias LIOR,
Jewelry design; concept, trends research, design, for mass production. Designed for: NICE, and Paris Hilton.
Freelance,
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Masterclass of Jewelry design and Jewelry illustration.
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Concept and graphic design; logotypes, visual identity, brand manuals, and advertising for small local companies.
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Editorial and jewelry Illustration. Painted for: TANE.
Exhibitions
2024
2020 - 2023
2018 - 2019
JJDA, Japan Jewelry Designers Association (Tokyo)
Finalist piece Bacchii.
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Gay Games - Guadalajara, 2023. Solo artist project room.
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Milano Jewelry Week - Italy, 2022. Jewelry piece exhibit.
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New York Jewelry Week - HTF, Guadalajara, 2021. Jewelry collection exhibit.
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Denisova - Córdoba, 2021. Jewelry piece exhibit.
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9 March Project - Moscow, 2020. Jewelry piece exhibit.
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Milano Jewelry Week - Italy, 2019. Jewelry piece exhibit.
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Feminasty - CDMX, 2019. Ceramic piece exhibit.
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Festival Prohibido - Guadalajara, 2019. Solo artist project room.
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Ilustración y Resistencia - CDMX, 2019. Illustration exhibit.
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Feminasty x Premio Maguey - PAOS, Guadalajara, 2019. Jewelry pieces exhibit.
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NaoLand - Guadalajara, 2018. Jewelry piece exhibit
Education + Further Education
May 2025 - March 2026
Masters in Art Direction and Mix Media
SHIFTA y ELISAVA
2017 - 2019
Applied Arts Jewelry
Hard to Find
2013-2016
Masters in Advertising and Corporate Communication
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
2010-2014
Industrial Design
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
2022-2024
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Discovery Pod, Japan / 2024 / Immersive series of masterclasses about Japan's art of pearl threading, kintsugi, and urushi. HTF with Kimiaki Kageyama
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Wax Microsculpting workshop / 2023 / HTF with Moto Nakaba
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Japanese Alloys workshop / 2022 / HTF with Kimiaki Kageyama
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Enameling workshop / 2022 / HTF with Jamie Bennett
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Jewelry Illustration workshop / 2022 / HTF with Barbara Brocchi
2017-2021
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Ugly, Niello workshop / 2021 / HTF with Philip Sajet
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Plique-à-jour workshop / 2018 / HTF with Jamie Bennett
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Brooch Mechanisms workshop / 2019 / HTF with Daniela Malev
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Enameling workshop / 2018 / HTF with Jamie Bennett
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Jewelry Illustration workshop / 2018 / HTF with Barbara Brocchi
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Silversmithing workshop / 2018 / HTF with Felipe Cárdenas
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Shell carving workshop / 2018 / HTF with Shinji Nakaba
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Enameling workshop / 2017 / HTF with Jamie Bennett
