Astrid Jerez

Medium: Other

Location: Outside Booth 35

“Astrid Jerez is a botanical and mixed media artist, and the founder of Vivatia Plants, based in Birmingham. Her work lives at the intersection of nature and design, transforming preserved plants into living art that explores texture, movement, and organic form.

Originally from Venezuela, Astrid’s artistic journey is rooted in resilience, migration, and reinvention. What began as a personal connection to plants evolved into a multidisciplinary practice that blends interiorscaping, sculpture, and botanical composition. Through her work, she invites viewers to experience plants not just as decor, but as a medium for storytelling and emotional connection.

In addition to her artistic practice, Astrid is an educator and community builder, offering workshops and creative experiences that make botanical art accessible to a wider audience. Her work reflects a deep belief in the power of nature to ground, heal, and inspire—creating meaningful pieces by hand, even in unfamiliar soil.”