Angela M. Colón-Rentas is a visionary Puerto Rican self-taught artist, recognized mental health advocate, and habitual mirror writer.

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MEET THE ARTIST: Angela M. Colón-Rentas

Meet the Artist: Angela Colón-Rentas

The First Puerto Rican Mirror-Writing Artist

"Creating connections; one reflection at a time."

Angela M. Colón-Rentas is a self-taught artist, storyteller, and mental health advocate whose work transcends traditional canvas boundaries. As the founder of SINBoundaries ARTWORK, Angela uses her lived experience—navigating intergenerational trauma, systemic challenges, and the journey of recovery—to fuel a unique creative movement: Mirror-Writing-Art.

The Art of Reflection

While history remembers Leonardo da Vinci for his mirror-written notes, Angela has reclaimed this technique as a modern tool for healing and self-discovery. Her style, which she calls "Mirror-Writing-Art," invites the viewer to engage in a literal and figurative act of reflection. By utilizing enigmatic visuals, vibrant colors, and the power of words, she challenges audiences to look closer and find the "power within."

"SINBoundaries ARTWORK is a declaration that art should have no boundaries—not even the ones we impose on ourselves." — Angela M. Colón-Rentas

Advocacy Through Art

Angela’s artistic journey is inseparable from her professional life. As a New York State-certified Peer Specialist and Credentialed Family Peer Advocate, she is a recognized leader in BIPOC and youth advocacy. Her work serves as a bridge between creative expression and mental wellness, dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health.