Sandra Fernandez

Artist’s books Body in2 Wishin Closed: 6” x 8.75”Open: 17.5” x 17”1992Lithography, letterpress, collage, embroidery. Body in2 Wishin is a poem written by Marian Farrior inspired by images of ancient goddesses, calendars, and personal icons illustrated by the artist. In the collections: -The Bibliotéque Nationale in Paris, France -The University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville, AR-The Cynthia Sears […]

Artist’s books Childhood memories III: growing up in Ecuador 5”3/4 x 5” x 5”1995Crocheted raffia, cyanotypes printed on veneer, bark paper. I grew up in Quito surrounded by the skillful work of indigenous people who utilized, amongst various techniques, basketry. When I moved back to the US, I learned photographic processes including Cyanotype. This book

Artist’s books Remembering mi abuelita Carlota 7″ x 10″ x 5″½1994-95Cyanotypes, wood, coiled raffia, waxed linen, found objects. In the collection of the Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University, Waco TX. PREVIOUS NEXT

Artist’s books Adiós mi angelito (Goodbye my little angel I) 10” x 6” x 7”1994Artist’s Book: Red willow, thread, flax, paper, a poem. This book explores the realities of motherhood, including the often-overlooked experience of miscarriage. Losing a child in the early stages of pregnancy is far more common than many realize, yet it remains

Artist’s books Goodbye my little angel II 1994 Red willow, basswood, thread, veneer, cyanotypes for text, flax. 8″ 2/8 x 10″ 2/8 x5″ This book explores the realities of motherhood, including the often-overlooked experience of miscarriage. Losing a child in the early stages of pregnancy is far more common than many realize, yet it remains

Artist’s books Layers of Memory 10”1/4 x 15” x 7”1/21994-95 Cyanotypes printed on wood, plaited veneer, linen. After I migrated to the United States as a young adult, my work dealt with many of the experiences I had back home in Ecuador. This work talks about memories of being witness to political persecutions as a

Artist’s books A container for Sebastian’s umbilical cord 3” x 3”½ diameter1995 Coiled raffia, cyanotypes on veneer, umbilical cord, cinnamon. PREVIOUS NEXT

Artist’s books Witness I   10” x 7”½1994.                                                    Cyanotypes on paper, thread, a milagro. Many times, children are forced to go through life situations for which they are not equipped

Artist’s books Witness II 13” x 7”½ 1994Cyanotypes on paper, thread, a milagro. Many times, children are forced to go through life situations for which they are not equipped to handle emotionally. Inspired by a photograph taken from a visa card, this book calls attention to the many traumas that children face in life. Witness

Artist’s books Letters from my dad: 1971-78 9” x 6” x 3”1994Wood, thread cyanotypes, acetate film, paper. In a private collection. PREVIOUS NEXT