Carla Aponte, is an extremely visual artist, that uses the professional name "Carlushi" to sign her work. She is a native of Caguas, Puerto Rico. She currently resides in New York. She is a born artist and proficient in all mediums, but prefers oils and acrylics. She excels in abstract and surrealistic designs that are wild with emotion and feeling that inspire her vivid use of color. Carlushi paintings are easily identifiable.