About

Ale Ruiz Tostado is a multidisciplinary, self-taught artist born and raised in the South Bay/Border region of San Diego. Her work pulls from childhood nostalgia, memory and the multifaceted experience of growing up Mexican-American and later self-proclaiming Chicana as part of her identity. Her practice also encapsulates the importance of self-worth and love, becoming a form of healing from the inward hurt. 

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With a certificate in Museum Studies and a pursuit of her Bachelor’s in Chicano/a/x Studies at San Diego State University, Ale continues to carry a passion for the arts, both in her personal practice as well as in her career in museum and gallery work.