Yancy Villa-Calvo (Born 1976) Mexican/American, Oil on Canvas Contemporary Expressionist Still Life. Oil on canvas expressionist still life depicting a colorful jug. Signed lower left. Framed.

Overall Size: 22 1/2 x 29 in.
Sight Size: 17 1/4 x 27 in.

Frame Thickness: 2 in. 

Yancy Villa-Calvo (b. 1976) is a Mexican-born, Memphis-based interdisciplinary artist and civic design consultant whose work centers on social justice, equity, and community empowerment. Holding degrees in psychology, fine arts, and business administration, she integrates these disciplines to create multimedia projects that provoke dialogue and inspire civic engagement. Her art often addresses pressing issues such as immigration, mass incarceration, and community identity, employing vibrant colors and symbolic imagery reflective of her Latin American heritage. Villa-Calvo's notable public installations include "Intertwining," a suspended sculpture at Memphis International Airport celebrating the city's diversity . She has been recognized as a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow and a Tennessee Artist Fellow, and her work has received support from institutions like the Smithsonian Latino Center and the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures . Through her art, Villa-Calvo fosters empathy and collective action, transforming public spaces into platforms for meaningful connection and change.