Vicko is a Chicago based Tejana, illustrator and comic artist. Her work has been showcased at The Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, The National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, and featured in the award winning “Tales from la Vida: A Latinx Comics Anthology”. Vicko’s work has been covered by the Chicago Tribune, Telemundo, Remezcla and her practice has been the subject of panels at the University of Chicago, Harvard, the University of Utah, and the largest comics convention in Chicago, C2E2.

Vicko began drawing as a means of reflecting on her youth and calming the noise in her head. In the midst of her studies to become an educator she created her web series, ScholaR Comics, which follows three young people navigating complicated emotions. Among her most recognized work is a humble zine titled “Rosita Gets Scared” telling the story of a young immigrant grappling with her fear of ICE and deportation. Today, Vicko continues to use comics as a medium to express our toughest feelings honestly. She also continues to just have fun learning, drawing, and reflecting. Follow her on IG for whatever @LaVicko.

**For all inquiries please send an email to alvarez.vicko@gmail.com**