Maria Rodriguez is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores Puerto Rican heritage through the lenses of spirituality, ancestry, and ecology. Born in Massachusetts to Puerto Rican parents, she has always been drawn to the richness of different cultures, a curiosity that led her to spend much of her early twenties living in Spain and traveling across Europe. Her artistic practice reflects this blend of influences—rooted in the vibrancy of Puerto Rico and the creative energy of Madrid.

Maria has been actively involved in community action, teaching art to children in after school programs. Her love for illustrating, painting, and writing extends beyond the classroom, as she uses her art to explore and celebrate Puerto Rican history and diaspora.

She currently serves as a Community Arts Initiative Liaison at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where she fosters connections between art and local communities.