Karen Nazario Moranchel was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1998. Having grown up to witnessing her undocumented family's endeavors, her interest in sharing their story cultivated. Throughout her life, Karen has been intrigued by the power of images and how they represent society through a means other than words. Her curiosity for art cultivated during her late teenage years and she opted to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Printmaking.
Nazario's printmaking practice involves hardships and injustices faced by immigrants. She has come to cherish the importance of community and the power of voice through various forms of print. Printmaking amazes her given how it can expand the imagination and mind to a vast audience. Karen feels that art can transcend all barriers, allowing one to feel, reminding they are human and finding levels of empathy within one’s self.
Nazario's printmaking practice involves hardships and injustices faced by immigrants. She has come to cherish the importance of community and the power of voice through various forms of print. Printmaking amazes her given how it can expand the imagination and mind to a vast audience. Karen feels that art can transcend all barriers, allowing one to feel, reminding they are human and finding levels of empathy within one’s self.