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Laura Estela Huerta was born in Tecate, Baja California Norte, Mexico in 1992.
“Curiosity and exploration are the cornerstones of every project and idea I undertake. Observing and analyzing people's experiences not only enriches my understanding of the individual but also opens me up to the ideologies and passions of others.The prospect of learning in any and every form truly captivates me. I thrive on the endless possibilities that come from melding different perspectives, backgrounds, and skill sets into something truly transformative”
Materiality plays a central role in her work. Huerta primarily uses terracotta clay sourced from her hometown of Tecate, a material that anchors her practice in memory, geography, and place. Through intuitive processes, abstraction, and physical transformation, her pieces evoke emotional landscapes shaped by movement, contingency, and lived experience.
“Curiosity and exploration are the cornerstones of every project and idea I undertake. Observing and analyzing people's experiences not only enriches my understanding of the individual but also opens me up to the ideologies and passions of others.The prospect of learning in any and every form truly captivates me. I thrive on the endless possibilities that come from melding different perspectives, backgrounds, and skill sets into something truly transformative”
Materiality plays a central role in her work. Huerta primarily uses terracotta clay sourced from her hometown of Tecate, a material that anchors her practice in memory, geography, and place. Through intuitive processes, abstraction, and physical transformation, her pieces evoke emotional landscapes shaped by movement, contingency, and lived experience.
EDUCATION
- 2017
Graphic Design and product photography. Marketing agency | H&C
- 2016
Interior and furniture design.
Estudio Arq. Javier Gracia
- 2016
Creative Director
World Wide Glass. Glass art and projects.
- 2015
Bachelor's degree in industrial desing. UABC, FCITEC.
TEACHING
- 2020 - 2025
Industrial design Professor
ELA - Escuela Libre de Arquitectura
Tijuana BCN.
- 2024
Workshop. “Taller Barro”
Matiz Estudio. Tijuana B.C. México.
- 2023
Workshop. “Taller de Barro” 4 modules
ELA- Escuela Libre de Arquitecura. Tijuana BCN.
- 2022
Workshop. “Taller Barro”
Semilla Casa Creativa. Tecate BCN.
-2022
Workshop. “A manos sucias” Fundraising for Casa Oficio. Mexica, Tijuana BCN.
- 2021
Workshop. “Prototipo cerámico” collab Matiz Estudio.
Parker Way to co. Tijuana BCN.
COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- 2024
“UN Global Pulse and Co futures” ONU. Tijuana, residencies. Tijuana B.C.
PROJECTS
-Creative Director, Founder MATIZ ESTUDIO Product design store.
- Founder ELEACHE Design, consulting, collaborative studio.
- Collaborator. Product and interior design FRAGMENTO Architecture & design studio.
-Product Designer, Co Founder SOMBRA Furniture & Objects design studio.
-Collaborator Agent MOVER LA CIUDAD.
- Advisor TIJUANA DESIGN WEEK.
-Design to Action Team - WDC Arts & Culture - World Design Capital 2024 Tijuana San Diego.
GALLERIES / SHOP
Available Works
- MATIZ ESTUDIO
Baja California, México.
- COMERCIO POPULAR
Chicago, U.S.A.
- INK&PORCELAIN
U.S.A.
COLLABORATIONS
-2024
“Club de niños y niñas Tijuana” Foundations. Art auction. Tijuana, B.C. México.
-2024
“Museum Art School” art auction. Bread & Salt. San Diego, CA. U.S.A.
- 2023
“AMBOS PROJECT” Ceramic fundraising project. Frieze Official, LA, EUA.
- 2020
“COMEDOR XOCHIMILCO” Product design with Isa Gpe, Perro y Arena, & Fragmento. Fundraising for a comunity in Xochimilco, Designed by Taller Uno a Uno. Ciudad de México
PRESENTATION
- 2023
“BARRO TECATENSE” Converstions of the art/design journey of the designer Laura E. Huerta. April. @Semilla Creativa Tecate, B.C. México.
- 2023
“INICIATIVA CULTURAL” Academic conference “IV SEAC” themed panels “Semana Ciencias de la Tierra”
ITT - Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana. April. Tijuana BC. México.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
-2026
“Exquisite potential” The Front Arte y Cultura, San Ysidro, CA. U.S.A.
-2026
“Space Maker” La Jolla historical Society, San Diego, CA. U.S.A.
-2025
“Infinite Rivers” The Front Arte y Cultura, San Ysidro, CA. U.S.A.
-2025
“Mitos y Leyendas” CEART Cultura BC. Galería de la Ciudad, Tecate B.C. México.
-2025
“Casa del Atrio” By Alejandro Ramírez, Zona Maco, Art Week.
CDMX. México.
-2024
“El Futuro está extinto” FAMA 7ma edición. Arde Arte. Monterrey N.L. México.
-2024
“Cerámica Bajacaliforniana” CEART Cultura BC. Galería de la Ciudad, Mexicali B.C. México.
-2024
“Arrebato” Galería L86. San Antonio de las Minas, Valle de Gpe. B.C. México.
-2024
“Visiones Corporales” CEART Cultura BC. Galería de la Ciudad, Tecate B.C. México.
-2024
“Showroom” Tijuana Design Week powered World Design Capital. Tijuana, BC. México.
-2024
“Ailehpo/Ophelia” +ABC Art Baja by ZONA MACO. ART WEEK. Ensenada, BC. México.
-2024
“AL NORTE - Muestra de Arte Contemporáneo Vol.2” Galería Espacio Norte, UABC. Tecate, BC. México.
-2024
“Baja Silvestre” Oceanside Museum of Art. Oceanside, CA. U.S.A.
-2023
“Tierras Seminario de Arte” Ángulo Galería.Tijuana B.C. México.
-2023
“THE LAST SHOW GROUP” Bread & Salt. San Diego, CA. U.S.A.
-2023
“Showroom” Tijuana Design Week, 2023. Tijuana B.C. México.
- 2022
“MATERIA” Fig&Oak, Ink + Porcelain. Dec. Los Ángeles, U.S.A.
-2022
”BUGAMBILIA” Collection of Latin American Pieces. Dec. Los Ángeles, U.S.A.
-2022
“AMA” VOLUMEN 1 Ama. Nov.
CDMX, México
- 2022
”ACENTO LATINO” Galerie philia
México, Design Week. Nov. CDMX, México
- 2022
“MATERIA 2.0” San Diego - Tijuana Design Week. Matiz Estudio, Sep. Tijuana, B.C.
- 2022
“BARROS DE LA BAJA” “Adaptaciones” with Daria Mariscal Tienda Bruna. June San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
- 2021
“MATERIA” Matiz Estudio, June. Tijuana, B.C.

