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. A constant thread in her work is her bold and enthusiastic use of colour. Angie’s palette is both a nod to her Mexican heritage, and a reflection of the joy and gratitude she feels in her practice. These are the feelings she most wants to ignite in the viewer.

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.