Yard Sale: an exhibition about family, home, and letting go

In 2023, I turned 30 and became acquainted with death. Both of my grandmothers experienced major health problems — my maternal grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer and my paternal grandmother experienced a heart attack and was placed under hospice home care. Around the same time, my great uncle suffered a stroke and passed away shortly after. My nana eventually passed away in October 2023. My grandma’s cancer went into remission and she was cancer free by the end of the year. Through all of this, my family and I found joy in acts of celebration and care for one another.

In that spirit, I knew that I did not want to undertake this project alone. I invited my mother, Elaine Mollindo, and childhood friend, Roberto Lopez, to help me transform Eye Lounge for my final exhibition in the space. Together, our work touches on cycles of celebration, grief, faith, and resilience in communities that have made homes in the Sonoran desert.

The group exhibition took place from October 16 to November 17, 2025 in central Phoenix.