About

Artist Bio

Jennifer Cueva is a Salvadoran-American visual artist, poet, and storyteller based in Maryland. Her work is rooted in memory, resilience, and cultural identity, weaving together painting, photography, and film to preserve collective history and honor underrepresented voices.

Although she moved to the United States as a child, Jennifer’s sense of belonging has always remained tied to community, both in El Salvador and in the diaspora. It is through community that she stays connected to her roots, to memory, and to the collective strength that inspires her art.

To her, Salvadorans are resilient and strong, a people who have endured so much with dignity. She holds deep respect for that resilience, and she believes giving a voice to the voiceless is necessary, especially in times of political scrutiny. Through her art, Jennifer creates spaces where communities feel seen, heard, and remembered.

Jennifer studied Communication and Digital Media at the University of Maryland, where she developed her skills in media production, visual storytelling, and cultural advocacy. She also earned an Associate of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Montgomery College, where she trained in design, visual composition, and traditional studio art. This blend of art and communication grounds her practice, equipping her with the tools to merge creativity with narrative, and design with cultural memory.

Her recent collection, Tierra que Protege (Land that Protects), reflects on El Salvador’s history of war and migration while celebrating the resilience of its people. Each work carries both memory and hope, a reminder that even in struggle, there is beauty, survival, and light.