I'm a Mexican-American artist, originally from California but now living in Mexico City. My work is inspired by my ethnic heritage; I make textiles, sculptures, and paintings in watercolor and pastel. I am having a show in London in early September, and am taking advantage of the trip to England to spend a couple of months wandering around Europe! You can see my work on my website at www.gremardromero.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people in the different countries I am visiting, where I might not have any friends to begin with, and get to know people! And, to make a long to trip to Europe a little more economical so I can get to see more!

Interests

Art, food, books, and history. I am a costume designer (I make clothes for the opera in Mexico City and for the ballet, as well as working as a stylist for music videos), so all things clothes related. Textiles. I am an avid museum goer!

• arts
• writing
• books
• design
• ballet dancing
• dining
• clothing
• socializing
• painting
• music
• opera
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

among many; "Great Expectations," the book, Proust, science fiction in general (The Left Hand of Darkness is a favorite). The list is endless.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am currently at work painting a book. It is called the Tonalamatl, and is an ancient Mexican book of divination and prophecy; I am re-painting the ancient book and writing an accompanying book of interpretation. So far it is about 40 meters long; paintings from this book will be on display at my show in London in early September.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can read you your Aztec fortune, using the Tonalamatl! Its a book of pre-hispanic fortune-telling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cuba, England, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Peru, Singapore, Thailand, United States, Uruguay, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Thailand, United States