About the Artist
Alx Espinosa is a beader, writer, astrologer, and fiber artist of mixed Colombian-American ancestry, with Kichwa and Mhuysqa roots. Raised in the lush landscape of southern Appalachia on the ancestral homelands of the Mvskoke people, her sense of place has been shaped by time spent in the desert Southwest, the coastal low country, and the Andes and Amazon regions of South America, home to her ancestors and living relatives. Just Alx began as a personal creative practice and has grown into a multidisciplinary body of work rooted in Indigenous futurism. With a background in psychology and ongoing training in social work, Alx approaches art and astrology as forms of healing and personal liberation. Her offerings include: hand-beaded jewelry, astrology and social justice themed fashion and housewares, and astrology services such as custom natal charts and live readings.
Honoring Ancestry &
Cultural Responsibility
My work is guided by reverence for my ancestors and respect for Indigenous knowledge systems & land stewardship that have endured despite colonization and displacement. I approach cultural symbols and inherited techniques with care, accountability, and ongoing study, understanding this work as both living and relational.
Values
Environmental Impact &
Ethical Sourcing
I prioritize low environmental impact in how my work is made and shared. Shipping materials are compostable whenever possible. When sourcing beads and art supplies, I prioritize Native owned businesses. Supporting Indigenous makers and suppliers is part of my commitment to reciprocity and cultural revitalization.
All jewelry, crocheted apparel, and fiber art are made by hand in small batches as a commitment to slow creation. I value process over mass production. All streetwear and houseware offerings are print-on-demand and made to order, allowing items to be produced only as they are needed. This approach reduces excess inventory and material waste while aligning with my commitment to intentional, responsible production.
Indigenous Futurism &
Social Justice
My practice is guided by Indigenous futurism, or the belief that more just and expansive futures for Indigenous people are shaped through prioritizing the voices and sovereignty of living Natives through intentional action and imagination. Creativity is at the forefront of this movement. Art, bodily adornment, writing, and spiritual practice are tools for remembering, resisting erasure of our histories and cultural identities, and envisioning what is possible. It is how we keep our communities alive and create more ethical and just futures for us and all who share the land with us.
This work is rooted in a relationship to land. I acknowledge southern Appalachia as the ancestral homeland of the Mvskoke (Mvdkoke) people and honor their enduring presence and stewardship of the land. I carry this awareness with gratitude and respect in how I create and share my work.
