With a degree in pyschology and graduate work in 'art for special populations' now called art therapy. Pineda seeks to merge her memories of growing up in a small Mexican colony outside Shafter with a reality of being a Chicana in Modern America. As a child she worked beside her family in her fields. As an adult she worked in migrant education and human relations. Hands reaching out and around the vessel form symbolized this coming together of communities and culture.

Combining her love of earth and healing with her hands, sculpture Nora Pineda brings her personal beliefs and experiences to her artwork like the many aspects or each person's life her artwork is multi faceted. As the sculpture are rotated slightly new shapes begin to come into view of a different yet complimentary theme. This helps creating a flaw rythmic feel of my art. The images she chooses are personal symbols that tie in with humanity and earth.