Josefina Zorrilla de San Martin is a South American painter born in Uruguay and living in Maui, Hawaii. Growing up in a well known artist family, Josefina’s love for art runs deep in her blood. Having resided in Maui for nearly a decade, she is deeply inspired by the vibrant nature of her surroundings. The unique color palette and energy of the Hawaiian landscape continue to inspire her work as an abstract artist.

Upon graduating from the Center of Industrial Design in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1995, Josefina worked in the fashion and design industry for twenty years. Alongside her career as a designer, she enrolled in classical drawing and painting classes to further develop her technical skills. Prior to moving to Maui, Josefina exhibited her work at Casa de la Cultura in her native Uruguay - a cultural center that values both visual and performing arts. 

 During the pandemic of 2020, Josefina shifted her focus from design work to pursuing a career as a painter. Since then, Josefina’s work has been selected for Hui No’eau Visual Art Center’s annual juried exhibition. Additionally, she participated in Maui open studios in both 2022 and 2023, where she showcased a series of bold new work. Josefina is represented by Maui Hands Gallery in Wailea and Makawao (HI), and her paintings belong in numerous private collections throughout the United States.