Agustina grew up in Southwest Houston, spending her formative years and early teens assimilating into American culture, becoming an American citizen at age 14. Her coming of age was spent in Houston and Austin,Texas alongside her sister.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Art in painting, Agustina moved to Venice, Italy where she worked as a glassblower and installation artist. After three years in Italy, Agustina’s interest in the built environment led her back to Austin to complete a four year master’s program in architecture. She has worked as an architectural designer and public artist for over 13 years.

Agustina lives with her husband and five year old daughter on a rehabilitated brownfield site in East Austin.