I am a Bolivian-Canadian artist, designer, and photographer based in Calgary. Through a nature-based art practice, I explore memory, belonging, healing, and the deep connections between people and the Land.
Much of my inspiration comes from my father, Roberto Vásquez, a renowned Bolivian botanist. His lifelong love for orchids and wild plants continues to shape my work. Through my own experiences in nature, I find a way to reconnect with him, with my roots, and with myself.
Navigating life in Canada as an immigrant has been a deeply personal journey of adaptation, grief, rediscovery, and connection. Nature became my refuge—a place where I could feel grounded again. I spend much of my time outdoors observing forests, photographing native plants, and learning about local ecosystems.
Over time, this connection to the land transformed into an essential part of my artistic practice and healing process. It continues to shape how I create, connect, and understand the world around me.
Alongside my personal work, I am part of Blooming Diversity, a community-based initiative that brings women together through nature-based creative experiences. Through walks, workshops, shared meals, and art-making outdoors, we create spaces for connection, reflection, care, and collective healing.
2025
Blooming Earth Exhibition, Christina Lake, British Columbia.
Art Residency at Santa Rosa Arts & Healing, Christina Lake, British Columbia
Bloomind Diversity Art Exhibition, cSPACE, Calgary, Alberta.
2024
International Artists Exhibition - La Toba Film Festival, Ciudad Insurgentes, Baja California, Mexico
Calgary Guardian: "A Day in the Life" Interview with Calgary artist Milena Vásquez; Access here
Sparrow Artspace: May Art Residency, Calgary, Alberta
PhotoEd Magazine: Light Issue, Digital and Print Editions; Access here
Shoutout Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta, USA: Article Publication; Access to the article here
2023
PhotoEd Magazine: Winter Digital Edition Photography Publication Access here
Blooming Diversity Art Exhibition, NVRLND, Calgary, Alberta
Merkado Exhibition, SpanicArts, Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Artist Studio Show, Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Orchid Show, Invited artist, Calgary, Alberta
Artwalk Exhibition at Calgary Renovation Show, BMO Centre
2022
Artwalk Exhibition at Calgary Fall and Home, BMO Centre
Latin American Art Exhibition, Casa Mexico, Calgary, Alberta
2021
All Saints' Day Virtual Exhibition, Kiyooka Ohe Art Center, organized by SpanicArts in collaboration with Rocio Graham View here
Exhibitions and Publications
2021
Now and Then: Tales of Immigration and Resilience, Virtual Exhibition, SpanicArts and Calgary Arts Development, Calgary, Alberta2021
Souls of the Land Collective Exhibition, +15 Galleries, Arts Commons, Calgary, Alberta View here
Featured in Top Latin Talent Magazine, Bolivia - USA
2020
Bolivian Photographers Around the World Virtual Exhibition
Bolivian Women Photographers Virtual Exhibition, "La Larga Noche de Museos," La Paz, Bolivia
Nominee for Visual Artist of the Year at Gala Talento Latino, Calgary, Alberta
2019
Latin American Visual Artists Exhibition by Expolatino, Calgary, Alberta
Nominee for Emerging Photographer, Exposure Photography Festival, Calgary, Alberta View here
2018
Raíces Latin American Visual Artists Exhibition, Inti Designs Studio & Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
2017
Winner of the Adult Professional Capture Nature Photo Contest by Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society, Calgary, Alberta
2016
Lit Up! Collab Collective Exhibition, Gerry Thomas Gallery, Calgary, Alberta

