Fernanda Froes

Lives and works in Miami, FL, USA

Artist statement

I am Fernanda Froes, a visual artist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, now living in Miami since 2017. In 2020, I started an MFA in Visual Arts, and my artistic journey took a significant turn as I shifted my focus from design to contemporary art. Through my work, I explore the connections between ecology and colonization, with a strong emphasis on preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the Americas. My creative process starts with drawing and expands into various art forms, like paint, fiber, printmaking, text, and illustration. Recently, I've been researching and experimenting with historical natural dyes like Brazilwood. It is special to me because it comes from the tree that gave Brazil its name. My artwork has been showcased in both solo and group exhibitions, including the Ancient Spanish Monastery, Feria Clandestina, Parodi Costume Collection, Brazilian Consulate in Miami, Doral Contemporary Art Museum, and MIFA – Miami International Fine Art Museum, and Paris Design Week. I have degrees in Graphic Design and Industrial Design from the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro and experience working as a graphic designer and art director in multinational advertising agencies. My work has been featured in publications in Brazil and internationally. I'm pursuing an MFA at the Miami Art Institute (MIUAD) and actively participating in artistic communities like The55 Project, Uncool Artist International Art Community, and FAMA (Fiber Artist Miami Association). My art...

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