She mentions that, as a Guatemalan citizen, she feels that political issues are a part of her identity and that a lot of her and her family's experiences are reflected through her artwork.
[6] Furthermore, she states that "by using [her] body like a medium, [she] conveys [her] objections with political disappointments, the patriarchal companies, and discriminating philosophies.
"[8] One of her most prominent works is “Borderline,” which is a video performance created in 2005 that is featured in the E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One exhibition at Studios at the Park in Paso Robles, California.
[6] Adela explains that the purpose behind this video performance is to enhance the discussion on the injustices that exist in the United States toward immigrants.
She states that through the making of this piece, she risked her own life not only in terms of dying but also of getting caught by the police who could potentially deport her back to Guatemala.