Vivian Mora

Ana Villaronga-Roman, curator and museum director at the Katy Contemporary Arts Museum, said Mora is one of the better-known artists in Katy.

“[Mora] is quite the professional, she’s very well-respected here,” Villaronga-Roman said. “She’s probably one of the true abstract artists. [Her art] has a lot to do with color and texture study.”

Mora said her passion for art began as a young child and continued while she was in college.

“Art keeps me grounded,” she said. “Art keeps me fairly sane and relaxed.”

Mora said she became involved in the Katy Area Artists, a 501(c)(3) organization of artists that seeks to mentor and educate artists age 16 and older in the Katy area. Mora is completing her final year as president of the organization in May.

“I love encouraging other artists, encouraging [them] to just explore and create,” Mora said. “If I do inspire someone to pick up a paintbrush or to pick up a pencil, then I think I made a difference.”

Mora’s art has been on display at the Katy Contemporary Art Museum for several years. A new show featuring her artwork is on display at Babaloo Gallery in the Villagio Town Center from May 1-June 30. The show, titled “Water, Water Everywhere,” is sponsored by the Katy Area Artists and features numerous area artists.

“People want to see art in Katy,” Vivian said. “[Due to] the partnerships we have with local businesses, we’ve brought art to Katy.”