Fernanda Froes
Fernanda Froes is a Brazilian artist who explores the intersections of art, ecology, and history. Froes' artistic process spans drawing, painting, fiber, and printmaking.
She utilizes historical botanical pigments like brazilwood, indigo, and mangrove, connecting her work to her Brazilian ancestry and celebrating the ecological and cultural legacy of the Americas. Her research aims to highlight the importance of preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the Americas. Froes has a BFA in Graphic and Industrial Design and an MFA in Visual Arts from the Miami Art Institute.
Beyond Forest
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Beyond the Forest is a 315 x 80 cm collage made with hand-cut organic raw cotton fabric dyed with sustainably extracted botanical pigments such as brazilwood and mangrove. Mordants and organic substances were used to achieve a diverse palette of hues, and the dye recipes were sourced from medieval manuscripts. Beyond the Forest portrays a lush, utopic environment that no longer exists, capturing its history and cultural significance. Through this work, the artist invites viewers to reflect on the lost beauty and the symbolic meanings that forests hold in our collective memory and cultural heritage. Additionally, the piece highlights the urgent need to preserve these ecosystems, reminding us how small we humans are and that there is still time to protect and restore the natural world for future generations.
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Collage made with hand-cut organic raw cotton fabric dyed with sustainably extracted botanical pigments
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315 x 80 cm
Beyond the Forest is a 315 x 80 cm collage made with hand-cut organic raw cotton fabric dyed with sustainably extracted botanical pigments such as brazilwood and mangrove. Mordants and organic substances were used to achieve a diverse palette of hues, and the dye recipes were sourced from medieval manuscripts. Beyond the Forest portrays a lush, utopic environment that no longer exists, capturing its history and cultural significance. Through this work, the artist invites viewers to reflect on the lost beauty and the symbolic meanings that forests hold in our collective memory and cultural heritage. Additionally, the piece highlights the urgent need to preserve these ecosystems, reminding us how small we humans are and that there is still time to protect and restore the natural world for future generations.