Paula Morales is a queer woman mixed media artist whose media is comprised of jewelry, metalsmithing, illustration, and new media. She is passionate about sharing herbal ancestral knowledge as well as imparting an array of practical workshops. Morales is interested in horizontal ways of creating and community building and reimagining different ways of consuming art. Morales is very good at systems thinking and problem-solving approaches that manifest through different parts of her creative process and practical life. She founded Fern & Whale as a creative hub and online store in which she showcases wearable art. She has vast experience in diverse fields ranging from management to creative and deconstructive processes