About

 Let's make sure to embark on a creative journey together and bring your ideas to life in a way that resonates and captivates. Love you! -Pati

Patricia Hernandez is a self-taught, LATINE/X indigenous diaspora contemporary artist and owner of 'PATL.SV' based in Atlanta, GA. Her artwork and illustrations is a fusion of her cultural background and life experiences, incorporating a diverse range of elements to create colorful, vibrant paintings that celebrate her culture, ancestry, single parenting journey, immigrant experience and Mental Health. Patricia's art incorporates traditional elements and shapes, often portraying strong women and highlighting social justice issues. Her work blends traditional painting techniques with a modern sensibility, creating abstract compositions that are both visually striking and emotionally evocative. Pati's art style is characterized by bold, brushstrokes that convey a sense of movement and energy, while her use of color is both expressive and nuanced. Her works often explore themes of identity, memory, and emotion, and her art style invites viewers to engage with the work on both a visual and emotional level. An inspiration from the vibrant landscapes of her native El Salvador, while the incorporation of patterns and textures reflects her Indigenous roots, it remains true to her core aesthetic values.

Additionally, her use of portraiture captures the essence of her subjects, imbuing them with strength and resilience. Patricia's artwork ranges from murals on both small and large scales, illustrations, and commissions, to gallery shows, and live paintings, where she has exhibited her work across GA and some areas in the United States. Alongside her artwork, Patricia is also a cultural organizer, dedicating her work to strengthening the local creative community. She has collaborated with various organizations, including Living Walls, local non-profits, MailChimp, Off da Record, Fair Fight, Midtown Alliance, Emory hospital, and more. Patricia's artwork has been used as a tool to bring people together, raise awareness of social justice issues, and mental health and amplify BIPOC creatives. Patricia was the first Latina resident artist for Midtown Alliance (2021-2022), Currently, she is a cohort artist for Paint Love. she created her latest Latine Owned Gallery exhibition, "Nuestra Creacion" in 2019, and still continuing to honor emerging artists like herself.

On the side, she enjoys being a parent and being part of markets, hosting events and do panel talks, where she draws inspiration from a range of sources, including contemporary styles, music, and popular culture, as well as the natural world, and make little sustainable merchandise for the community to support and make PATL.SV is a stronger art brand, she also enjoys collaborating with a local business that inspired her to follow the same path, with a dream and affirmation that one day she will work more with bigger companies that can hear what she wants to share. Her community and engagement is everything to her!

You can follow Patricia’s journey on Instagram and TIKTOK: @PATL.SV