Amaya Escalera is an artist from Mexico, she lives in a town in the center of the country called Tepoztlan. Her work has evolved and her techniques diversified over time.

Born in Mexico City. Her parents were originally from Spain and arrived in the country after struggling to scape civil war.

One of the great unrecognized artists of her generation, her work is profound and rarely decorative. Provocative, smart, talented and wordless.

Shas received the following recognitions:  Sculptural Project grant of the Scholarship Program of Morelos. Scholar of the State Fund for Culture and the Arts.  First place in sculpture, Omnilife Award. Honorable mention at the International Colloquium on Digital Art in Cuba.