" 'Cinema Paraiso Queens' is en exploration of the powerful force of feminine energy through color, symbols and beauty, with sparkles of movie magic. For me, illustration is a catharsis, the transformation of sensations, colors and dreams. It is a bridge between spirit and paper, like pure magic, turning an empty, white space into something full of life. My biggest inspiration is nature, mystique and the unseen world, which is reflected in all my work, which is full of nature, symbols, details and organic shapes." - Juana Villegas

Juana Villegas is a graphic designer from Colombia. She is an established NFT artist best known for her OpenSea "Cosmic Queens" collection. She has been commissioned by several beverage brands to illustrate their labels (gin, coffee, beer, etc.) because of her unique tropical signature.

This piece is part of the "Female Filmmakers - Female Gaze - Collective Collection" brought to life by film director and feminist Josephine Landertinger Forero. Josephine invited female artists from around the world to create a piece that shows their interpretation of what "female gaze" means to them or honor women working in the film industry. The female artists were free to choose which option to pick.