Erica Alexia Ledesma (she/they) is a first-generation Xicana visual artist, cultural worker, and organizer born and raised in Southern Oregon, with ancestral roots in Nayarit and Zacatecas, México. Through screen printing, mixed media, digital illustration, and oral storytelling, her work explores identity, culture, and memory while uplifting Latine stories and preserving community knowledge. 

Through projects like Noche de Cuentos and De La Raíz, Erica has created spaces that uplift Latine voices, honor lived experiences, and carry culture and knowledge forward through oral tradition. Her art is deeply woven with community organizing and activism, with artwork and public art installations supporting movements and community-led efforts locally. In 2020, she co-founded Coalición Fortaleza to support the recovery and rebuilding of historically Latine neighborhoods following the Almeda Fire, bringing culture and community empowerment into the center of the work. 

At the root of Erica’s practice is a commitment to reclaiming narratives, making culture visible, and creating space for communities to see themselves reflected in the stories and art. She hopes to continue growing a creative practice that weaves together visual art, storytelling, and community; expands opportunities for Latine artists and storytellers; and helps cultivate a future where our stories and cultural ways are celebrated. What gives her strength are her grandparents, who spent the final 15 years of their lives in the Rogue Valley. They brought with them stories, and sacred maíz seeds that her family continues to grow each year, reminding Erica that culture is something we inherit, nurture, and carry forward.