About

As a multidisciplinary artist hailing from San Antonio, Texas, I've traversed the creative landscape for eight enriching years. My journey as a woman of Mexican descent, reared in the embrace of poverty without the luxuries of plentiful resources or the digital realm, imbues my work with a unique perspective. Rooted in nostalgia, internet culture, and an incisive examination of capitalism's grip on our society, my art serves as a prism refracting these themes into playful yet profound reflections.

Spanning digital media, painting, collage, drawing, and textiles, my portfolio embodies a spirited fusion of mediums as I make work under the name, “Acidwinzip.” The name was a choice made for me by an internet subculture name generator in 2016.  Through this diverse array of artwork, I create commentary that juxtaposes whimsy with sobering truths. Despite their weighty origins, my creations exude an air of levity, inviting viewers into a world where critique wears a grin.

My fascination with the concept of comfort - once an elusive dream growing up in poverty - is a driving force behind my artistic exploration. Comfort, I've discovered, manifests in myriad forms, from the bliss of ignorance to the indulgence of excess. Through my work, I extend an invitation for introspection, urging viewers to scrutinize their own reflections and unearth the shadows lurking beneath the veneer of contentment.Central to my practice is the dialogue forged between artwork and audience, a discourse that extends beyond the confines of the canvas or screen. By interrogating the personas we craft online and in public, my art becomes a mirror, inviting viewers to confront their own projections and perceptions.

In essence, my art is a playful yet poignant voyage through the landscapes of memory, culture, and society, guided by the compass of curiosity, compassion and, of course, humor.

BIO:

Ursula Zavala (b. 1987, San Antonio, TX) is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, textiles, digital design, and mixed media. Working under the moniker Acidwinzip, Zavala explores nostalgia, internet culture, and the realities of capitalism through a lens that balances humor, critique, and working-class aesthetics.

Zavala has exhibited widely in San Antonio, beginning with digital works presented at Provenance Gallery in 2017. They have since held artist residencies at Mantle Art Space and Clamp Light Studios & Gallery and developed a collector base through both local exhibitions and online platforms. From 2021 - 2024, Zavala served as Co-Owner, Gallery Director, and Curator of Not For You Gallery in the Blue Star Arts Complex, where they coordinated exhibitions, produced public programs, and cultivated community engagement.

Their professional experience encompasses exhibition design, art handling, promotional design, and collaborative projects, positioning them as both an active artist and arts administrator deeply embedded in San Antonio’s contemporary art community.

Not for You Gallery and Studio | May 2021 - November 2024
Clamp Light Studios and Art Gallery | September 2020 - August 2021
Mantle Art Space | April 2019 - January 2020