Watermelons frequently I use  in my work, whether in paintings ,sculptures, or installations, and they carry deep symbolic meaning for me. This connection was born out of a period in my life when I embraced a fruitarian lifestyle, living for several years on a diet centered entirely around fruit. For six months, I followed a strict mono-meal regimen, consuming only watermelon. During this time, I was living minimally in a self-built cabin deep in the jungle, without electricity or running water, where my daily routine revolved around meditation and land art, always barefoot, exposed to the sun, and deeply in tune with the natural world around me.

In this isolated and simplified existence, watermelon became more than just sustenance—it shifted my consciousness. It altered my perception of self, my creative process, and my connection to the environment. Watermelon, in that context, became a symbol of clarity, simplicity, and transformation. This personal journey is what solidified its presence in my art, where it serves as both a visual and spiritual anchor.

There’s also an element of cultural myth that resonates with me, particularly the legend that the colors of the Mexican flag were inspired by watermelon. Although it is likely an urban legend, I find joy in imagining that something as natural and vibrant as a fruit could influence the design of a national symbol. For me, this connection between nature, myth, and identity is what drives the continued presence of watermelon in my artistic practice.