Angie Quintanilla (keen-tah-knee-yah) Coates is a visual artist born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. In her 20’s, Angie traded the heat and hustle of Mexico for the calmer and decidedly chillier climate of Canada. 20 years on, she finds herself in Port Moody, BC where she lives with her dog Meatball, and rescue husband Geoff. When she’s not in her studio, she can be found exploring the nearby ocean and mountain trails.

Angie didn’t discover her art practice until later in life. Growing up in Mexico, art seemed like a luxury, and certainly not a viable vocation. She took the ‘practical’ path, acquiring a BA in International Relations. Not until coming to Canada and finding sobriety did Angie return to art, realizing that creating had never been a luxury. It’s a necessity.

A deeply curious artist, Angie is inspired by everything, and her practice is always evolving. Her work is deeply influenced by her cultural heritage and personal journey. Through bold color and geometric forms, she creates compositions that radiate joy and an unapologetic, relentless optimism. This is a nod to her Mexican roots, and an invitation for anyone who needs it, to get a dose of what she likes to call dopamina mexicana.

Over the last few years, Angie’s work has caught the attention of global brands, leading to collaborations with companies like Dr. Martens, Lego, Warby Parker, The New York Times and M&M’s, along with organizations like Human Rights Campaign, and the United Nations.

Her path is as winding as the trails behind her home, constantly evolving and arguably unpractical…and she couldn’t imagine life any other way.