Ana Teresa Fernández

Ana Teresa Fernández

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Art + Nature 2025

Over 800 community members came together at Main Beach in Laguna Beach, CA on November 9th, 2025 to speak with light on behalf of the ocean. If the ocean were to be given a voice, it would cry out for HELP, asking humanity to stop abusing her and protect her. We stood together holding up mirrors spelling out in international light language of Morse code: SOS, which has long stood for Save our Souls. Here, alongside the ocean, we implored: “Save Our Seas!”

800 bodies translated this message by becoming drops of water, holding mirrors, glittering and cheering on the sand in unison. Hundreds of human drops transforming into an ocean. WE were more than a social sculpture, we became a SOCIAL MONUMENT.

After the Morse code formation, we then merged as one swell of energy, flowing back and forth, becoming the tide, creating ripples across the shore.

An enormous thank you to all 800 participants who came and sung with light along the shore and helped embody SOS.

I cannot express enough gratitude to the Laguna Art Museum team who believed in , supported and helped make SOS happen for Art + Nature 2025 !!!!
Special thank you to Julie Perlin Lee, Victoria Gerard, Brian Ross, Robin Rundle, Carl Smith, Ryan Tuffnell, Sabrina Morris, Katherine Morton and all the docents and volunteers at LAM!!!
Thank you to Sarah McCarthy Grimm, @sarahgrimmstudio I would not have survived this week without your love and generosity and Thank you Zachariah Epperson!!! @zachariahleeee
Thank you @pilar.aguero.esparza for being here!!!

This footage was filmed and edited by Erik Thienes.

#socialmonument #socialsculpture #SOS #lagunaartmuseum #art #publicart #ocean #anateresafernandez #climatechange


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S O S • • • - - - • • • Art + Nature 2025 Over 800 community members came together at Main Beach in Laguna Beach, CA on November 9th, 2025 to speak with light on behalf of the ocean. If the ocean were to be given a voice, it would cry out for HELP, asking humanity to stop abusing her and protect her. We stood together holding up mirrors spelling out in international light language of Morse code: SOS, which has long stood for Save our Souls. Here, alongside the ocean, we implored: “Save Our Seas!” 800 bodies translated this message by becoming drops of water, holding mirrors, glittering and cheering on the sand in unison. Hundreds of human drops transforming into an ocean. WE were more than a social sculpture, we became a SOCIAL MONUMENT. After the Morse code formation, we then merged as one swell of energy, flowing back and forth, becoming the tide, creating ripples across the shore. An enormous thank you to all 800 participants who came and sung with light along the shore and helped embody SOS. I cannot express enough gratitude to the Laguna Art Museum team who believed in , supported and helped make SOS happen for Art + Nature 2025 !!!! Special thank you to Julie Perlin Lee, Victoria Gerard, Brian Ross, Robin Rundle, Carl Smith, Ryan Tuffnell, Sabrina Morris, Katherine Morton and all the docents and volunteers at LAM!!! Thank you to Sarah McCarthy Grimm, @sarahgrimmstudio I would not have survived this week without your love and generosity and Thank you Zachariah Epperson!!! @zachariahleeee Thank you @pilar.aguero.esparza for being here!!! This footage was filmed and edited by Erik Thienes. #socialmonument #socialsculpture #SOS #lagunaartmuseum #art #publicart #ocean #anateresafernandez #climatechange

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Art + Nature 2025

Over 800 community members came together at Main Beach in Laguna Beach, CA on November 9th, 2025 to speak with light on behalf of the ocean. If the ocean were to be given a voice, it would cry out for HELP, asking humanity to stop abusing her and protect her. We stood together holding up mirrors spelling out in international light language of Morse code: SOS, which has long stood for Save our Souls. Here, alongside the ocean, we implored: “Save Our Seas!”

800 bodies translated this message by becoming drops of water, holding mirrors, glittering and cheering on the sand in unison. Hundreds of human drops transforming into an ocean. WE were more than a social sculpture, we became a SOCIAL MONUMENT.

After the Morse code formation, we then merged as one swell of energy, flowing back and forth, becoming the tide, creating ripples across the shore.

An enormous thank you to all 800 participants who came and sung with light along the shore and helped embody SOS.

I cannot express enough gratitude to the Laguna Art Museum team who believed in , supported and helped make SOS happen for Art + Nature 2025 !!!!
Special thank you to Julie Perlin Lee, Victoria Gerard, Brian Ross, Robin Rundle, Carl Smith, Ryan Tuffnell, Sabrina Morris, Katherine Morton and all the docents and volunteers at LAM!!!
Thank you to Sarah McCarthy Grimm, @sarahgrimmstudio I would not have survived this week without your love and generosity and Thank you Zachariah Epperson!!! @zachariahleeee
Thank you @pilar.aguero.esparza for being here!!!

This footage was filmed and edited by Erik Thienes.

#socialmonument #socialsculpture #SOS #lagunaartmuseum #art #publicart #ocean #anateresafernandez #climatechange

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“You’re sitting in a universe made of circles. Each has its four directions, and you have your four directions. Find it. You already know it, or maybe you just don’t know how to touch base with that. But it’s like anything about loving the Earth, that means you got to get out there, and touch her, work with her, cultivate life force. Your four directions are to be found in yourself first, and then in concentric circles out. “ Katsi Cook

SOS by @anateresafernandez in collaboration with @lagunadanceofficial
Performed at Main Beach for Art + Nature 2025
@lagunaartmuseum

Choreographer: Jodie Gates @jodie__gates
Assistant to the Choreographer & filmed by: Krystal Matsuyama-Tsai
@matsuyamatsai

Dancers:
Isabella Caso
Valerie Chen
Stephanie Dai
Brendan Evans
Mandy Fang
Alec Guthrie
Casey Murray
Sophia Oddi
Emma Sutherland
Lani Yamanaka

Thank you @dennishenner for crafting my ideas into reality!

#lagunaartmuseum #lagunadance #art #dance #publicart #performance #anateresafernandez
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“You’re sitting in a universe made of circles. Each has its four directions, and you have your four directions. Find it. You already know it, or maybe you just don’t know how to touch base with that. But it’s like anything about loving the Earth, that means you got to get out there, and touch her, work with her, cultivate life force. Your four directions are to be found in yourself first, and then in concentric circles out. “ Katsi Cook SOS by @anateresafernandez in collaboration with @lagunadanceofficial Performed at Main Beach for Art + Nature 2025 @lagunaartmuseum Choreographer: Jodie Gates @jodie__gates Assistant to the Choreographer & filmed by: Krystal Matsuyama-Tsai @matsuyamatsai Dancers: Isabella Caso Valerie Chen Stephanie Dai Brendan Evans Mandy Fang Alec Guthrie Casey Murray Sophia Oddi Emma Sutherland Lani Yamanaka Thank you @dennishenner for crafting my ideas into reality! #lagunaartmuseum #lagunadance #art #dance #publicart #performance #anateresafernandez #

“You’re sitting in a universe made of circles. Each has its four directions, and you have your four directions. Find it. You already know it, or maybe you just don’t know how to touch base with that. But it’s like anything about loving the Earth, that means you got to get out there, and touch her, work with her, cultivate life force. Your four directions are to be found in yourself first, and then in concentric circles out. “ Katsi Cook

SOS by @anateresafernandez in collaboration with @lagunadanceofficial
Performed at Main Beach for Art + Nature 2025
@lagunaartmuseum

Choreographer: Jodie Gates @jodie__gates
Assistant to the Choreographer & filmed by: Krystal Matsuyama-Tsai
@matsuyamatsai

Dancers:
Isabella Caso
Valerie Chen
Stephanie Dai
Brendan Evans
Mandy Fang
Alec Guthrie
Casey Murray
Sophia Oddi
Emma Sutherland
Lani Yamanaka

Thank you @dennishenner for crafting my ideas into reality!

#lagunaartmuseum #lagunadance #art #dance #publicart #performance #anateresafernandez
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Here’s what’s happing in Laguna Beach daily November 6-10 during Laguna Art
Museum’s 13th annual Art + Nature!

8:30 am – 4:30 pm
An Ocean in a Drop installation on view Main Beach on PCH and Broadway
Interact with this sculptural installation and its reflection of light and the environment.

3:00-5:00 pm
We are Water Portrait Station
Main Beach
Take your photo with Ana Teresa Fernandez’s acrylic mirror artwork and have it displayed inside the Laguna Art Museum lobby.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Laguna Art Museum exhibitions on view – Free Admission!
307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Get out there and interact with artist Ana Teresa Fernandez’s artwork!

Image by Zachariah Epperson @zachariahleeee

Visit our website for even more fun events this weekend: https://lagunaartmuseum.org/art-nature

#artplusnature #climatechange #oceaninadrop #lagunaartmuseum #anateresafernandez #art+nature #art #publicart


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Here’s what’s happing in Laguna Beach daily November 6-10 during Laguna Art Museum’s 13th annual Art + Nature! 8:30 am - 4:30 pm An Ocean in a Drop installation on view Main Beach on PCH and Broadway Interact with this sculptural installation and its reflection of light and the environment. 3:00-5:00 pm We are Water Portrait Station Main Beach Take your photo with Ana Teresa Fernandez’s acrylic mirror artwork and have it displayed inside the Laguna Art Museum lobby. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Laguna Art Museum exhibitions on view - Free Admission! 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Get out there and interact with artist Ana Teresa Fernandez’s artwork! Image by Zachariah Epperson @zachariahleeee Visit our website for even more fun events this weekend: https://lagunaartmuseum.org/art-nature #artplusnature #climatechange #oceaninadrop #lagunaartmuseum #anateresafernandez #art+nature #art #publicart

Here’s what’s happing in Laguna Beach daily November 6-10 during Laguna Art
Museum’s 13th annual Art + Nature!

8:30 am – 4:30 pm
An Ocean in a Drop installation on view Main Beach on PCH and Broadway
Interact with this sculptural installation and its reflection of light and the environment.

3:00-5:00 pm
We are Water Portrait Station
Main Beach
Take your photo with Ana Teresa Fernandez’s acrylic mirror artwork and have it displayed inside the Laguna Art Museum lobby.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Laguna Art Museum exhibitions on view – Free Admission!
307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Get out there and interact with artist Ana Teresa Fernandez’s artwork!

Image by Zachariah Epperson @zachariahleeee

Visit our website for even more fun events this weekend: https://lagunaartmuseum.org/art-nature

#artplusnature #climatechange #oceaninadrop #lagunaartmuseum #anateresafernandez #art+nature #art #publicart

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“Había tenido que tejer el amor con recuerdos” – Isabel Allende – Casa de los Espiritus
“I had to weave back the love through memories.”

Weaving through the erasure of butterflies and books.

Xerces Society notes that “A new study published today in Science has found that populations of butterflies across the United States are declining. In addition to dramatic declines for individual species, the study concluded that total abundance of butterflies has declined by 22% from 2000 to 2020. That means that for every five butterflies seen 20 years ago, now there are only four.

“Books are under profound attack in the United States. Our latest report, Banned in the USA: The Normalization of Book Banning, found that 6,870 books bans were enacted during the 2024-25 school year, across 23 states and 87 public school districts.” Pen America.

Come by the gallery to see “TransPollination of Eden” on view through October 23, 2025

Gallery hours: Mon – Fri 9am-4pm, Wed. & Thurs. evenings 6-8pm.

For more information about our exhibitions follow the links in our bio.

#butterflies #art #cabrillogallery #sculpture #transpollination #eden #climatechange


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“Había tenido que tejer el amor con recuerdos” - Isabel Allende - Casa de los Espiritus “I had to weave back the love through memories.” Weaving through the erasure of butterflies and books. Xerces Society notes that “A new study published today in Science has found that populations of butterflies across the United States are declining. In addition to dramatic declines for individual species, the study concluded that total abundance of butterflies has declined by 22% from 2000 to 2020. That means that for every five butterflies seen 20 years ago, now there are only four. “Books are under profound attack in the United States. Our latest report, Banned in the USA: The Normalization of Book Banning, found that 6,870 books bans were enacted during the 2024-25 school year, across 23 states and 87 public school districts.” Pen America. Come by the gallery to see “TransPollination of Eden” on view through October 23, 2025 Gallery hours: Mon - Fri 9am-4pm, Wed. & Thurs. evenings 6-8pm. For more information about our exhibitions follow the links in our bio. #butterflies #art #cabrillogallery #sculpture #transpollination #eden #climatechange

“Había tenido que tejer el amor con recuerdos” – Isabel Allende – Casa de los Espiritus
“I had to weave back the love through memories.”

Weaving through the erasure of butterflies and books.

Xerces Society notes that “A new study published today in Science has found that populations of butterflies across the United States are declining. In addition to dramatic declines for individual species, the study concluded that total abundance of butterflies has declined by 22% from 2000 to 2020. That means that for every five butterflies seen 20 years ago, now there are only four.

“Books are under profound attack in the United States. Our latest report, Banned in the USA: The Normalization of Book Banning, found that 6,870 books bans were enacted during the 2024-25 school year, across 23 states and 87 public school districts.” Pen America.

Come by the gallery to see “TransPollination of Eden” on view through October 23, 2025

Gallery hours: Mon – Fri 9am-4pm, Wed. & Thurs. evenings 6-8pm.

For more information about our exhibitions follow the links in our bio.

#butterflies #art #cabrillogallery #sculpture #transpollination #eden #climatechange

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Did you know the spider is considered the “unsung hero of the pollinators” as they quietly contribute to the health and diversity of the ecosystem?
Did you know as well that there has been a steep pollinator decline in our ecosystems since the end of the 20th century?
Bees on the other hand are called “the backbone of agriculture.” They are responsible for pollinating a third of the nation’s crops. Bees pollinate 75% of the fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in the US. And there was an 80% decline in the summer of 2025 across the US. If you are shocked by this news, you should be.
A 2025 study in Science found that the U.S. butterfly abundance dropped by 22% between 2000 and 2020.
We are not really talking about it amidst the already chaotic news cycle. Creating these bees, butterflies and the spider into the forest was a way of drawing attention to the empirical importance of these ecological heroes.

For more information regarding our exhibitions please follow the links in our bio

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Wed + Thurs evening 6-8pm.

#pollinators #art #sculpture #cabrillocollege #climatechange #Art


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Did you know the spider is considered the “unsung hero of the pollinators” as they quietly contribute to the health and diversity of the ecosystem? Did you know as well that there has been a steep pollinator decline in our ecosystems since the end of the 20th century? Bees on the other hand are called “the backbone of agriculture.” They are responsible for pollinating a third of the nation’s crops. Bees pollinate 75% of the fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in the US. And there was an 80% decline in the summer of 2025 across the US. If you are shocked by this news, you should be. A 2025 study in Science found that the U.S. butterfly abundance dropped by 22% between 2000 and 2020. We are not really talking about it amidst the already chaotic news cycle. Creating these bees, butterflies and the spider into the forest was a way of drawing attention to the empirical importance of these ecological heroes. For more information regarding our exhibitions please follow the links in our bio Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Wed + Thurs evening 6-8pm. #pollinators #art #sculpture #cabrillocollege #climatechange #Art

Did you know the spider is considered the “unsung hero of the pollinators” as they quietly contribute to the health and diversity of the ecosystem?
Did you know as well that there has been a steep pollinator decline in our ecosystems since the end of the 20th century?
Bees on the other hand are called “the backbone of agriculture.” They are responsible for pollinating a third of the nation’s crops. Bees pollinate 75% of the fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in the US. And there was an 80% decline in the summer of 2025 across the US. If you are shocked by this news, you should be.
A 2025 study in Science found that the U.S. butterfly abundance dropped by 22% between 2000 and 2020.
We are not really talking about it amidst the already chaotic news cycle. Creating these bees, butterflies and the spider into the forest was a way of drawing attention to the empirical importance of these ecological heroes.

For more information regarding our exhibitions please follow the links in our bio

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Wed + Thurs evening 6-8pm.

#pollinators #art #sculpture #cabrillocollege #climatechange #Art

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“Ana Teresa Fernández: TransPollination of Eden” on view through October 23, 2025

“Q’uq’umatz” is the Mayan mythological god associated with the creation of the world and the cyclical nature of time, recounted in the Popol Vuh. He was revered as a mediator between the heavens and the earth, representing the duality of life, bringing the sun across the sky and bringing it down into the underworld.

Fernández has created an electrifying, abstract vision of plant and animal forms with patterned, mirrored surfaces and neon plexiglas foliage and appendages, all emanating a glowing light.
As viewers see themselves reflected everywhere within the flora and fauna, their reflections invite them to recognize the interconnectivity between humans and the earth and our role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

This is the fourth of Cabrillo Gallery’s LatinXperiencia exhibitions featuring LatinX artists, which offer a platform to foster cross-cultural connections and conversations.

Stop by the gallery to immerse yourself in this intriguing installation!

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Wed + Thurs evening 6-8pm

For more information regarding our exhibitions please follow the links in our bio. You can also email us at gallery@cabrillo.edu

#art #transpollinationofeden #cabrillocollege #artgallery #sculpture


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“Ana Teresa Fernández: TransPollination of Eden” on view through October 23, 2025 “Q’uq’umatz” is the Mayan mythological god associated with the creation of the world and the cyclical nature of time, recounted in the Popol Vuh. He was revered as a mediator between the heavens and the earth, representing the duality of life, bringing the sun across the sky and bringing it down into the underworld. Fernández has created an electrifying, abstract vision of plant and animal forms with patterned, mirrored surfaces and neon plexiglas foliage and appendages, all emanating a glowing light. As viewers see themselves reflected everywhere within the flora and fauna, their reflections invite them to recognize the interconnectivity between humans and the earth and our role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. This is the fourth of Cabrillo Gallery’s LatinXperiencia exhibitions featuring LatinX artists, which offer a platform to foster cross-cultural connections and conversations. Stop by the gallery to immerse yourself in this intriguing installation! Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Wed + Thurs evening 6-8pm For more information regarding our exhibitions please follow the links in our bio. You can also email us at gallery@cabrillo.edu #art #transpollinationofeden #cabrillocollege #artgallery #sculpture

“Ana Teresa Fernández: TransPollination of Eden” on view through October 23, 2025

“Q’uq’umatz” is the Mayan mythological god associated with the creation of the world and the cyclical nature of time, recounted in the Popol Vuh. He was revered as a mediator between the heavens and the earth, representing the duality of life, bringing the sun across the sky and bringing it down into the underworld.

Fernández has created an electrifying, abstract vision of plant and animal forms with patterned, mirrored surfaces and neon plexiglas foliage and appendages, all emanating a glowing light.
As viewers see themselves reflected everywhere within the flora and fauna, their reflections invite them to recognize the interconnectivity between humans and the earth and our role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

This is the fourth of Cabrillo Gallery’s LatinXperiencia exhibitions featuring LatinX artists, which offer a platform to foster cross-cultural connections and conversations.

Stop by the gallery to immerse yourself in this intriguing installation!

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Wed + Thurs evening 6-8pm

For more information regarding our exhibitions please follow the links in our bio. You can also email us at gallery@cabrillo.edu

#art #transpollinationofeden #cabrillocollege #artgallery #sculpture

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Honored to announce my solo exhibition:
LISTEN LOUDER @lagunacollege in collaboration with @lagunaartmuseum

SOFT OPENING RECEPTION October 2nd, 2025 | LCAD Gallery | 6 PM – 9 PM
ARTIST RECEPTION November 6th, 2025 | LCAD Gallery | 6 PM – 9 PM
Laguna College of Art + Design’s Gallery proudly presents LISTEN LOUDER, an immersive experience by internationally
acclaimed artist, Ana Teresa Fernández. The ocean – the one true border, which constantly shifts, separating land and
sea, water and air – is the protagonist in Ana Teresa Fernández’ work.
Scientists know that ocean levels are predicted to rise six feet in the coming 30-50 years, causing coastal loss and forcing
worldwide migration, along with thousands of languages being lost. Light and reflective sculptural and video works invite
audiences to experience and contemplate timelines, waterlines, borderlines, and lifelines throughout the exhibition and
implore us to Listen Louder to the environment.

Exhibition Dates
October 2nd –
November 16th, 2024

LCAD Gallery
374 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
LCAD Gallery Hours
11am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday
CLOSED Monday + Tuesday

#lagunaartmuseum #art #lagunacollegeofartanddesign #climatechange #artandclimate


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Honored to announce my solo exhibition: LISTEN LOUDER @lagunacollege in collaboration with @lagunaartmuseum SOFT OPENING RECEPTION October 2nd, 2025 | LCAD Gallery | 6 PM - 9 PM ARTIST RECEPTION November 6th, 2025 | LCAD Gallery | 6 PM - 9 PM Laguna College of Art + Design’s Gallery proudly presents LISTEN LOUDER, an immersive experience by internationally acclaimed artist, Ana Teresa Fernández. The ocean - the one true border, which constantly shifts, separating land and sea, water and air - is the protagonist in Ana Teresa Fernández’ work. Scientists know that ocean levels are predicted to rise six feet in the coming 30-50 years, causing coastal loss and forcing worldwide migration, along with thousands of languages being lost. Light and reflective sculptural and video works invite audiences to experience and contemplate timelines, waterlines, borderlines, and lifelines throughout the exhibition and implore us to Listen Louder to the environment. Exhibition Dates October 2nd - November 16th, 2024 LCAD Gallery 374 Ocean Avenue Laguna Beach, CA 92651 LCAD Gallery Hours 11am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday CLOSED Monday + Tuesday #lagunaartmuseum #art #lagunacollegeofartanddesign #climatechange #artandclimate

Honored to announce my solo exhibition:
LISTEN LOUDER @lagunacollege in collaboration with @lagunaartmuseum

SOFT OPENING RECEPTION October 2nd, 2025 | LCAD Gallery | 6 PM – 9 PM
ARTIST RECEPTION November 6th, 2025 | LCAD Gallery | 6 PM – 9 PM
Laguna College of Art + Design’s Gallery proudly presents LISTEN LOUDER, an immersive experience by internationally
acclaimed artist, Ana Teresa Fernández. The ocean – the one true border, which constantly shifts, separating land and
sea, water and air – is the protagonist in Ana Teresa Fernández’ work.
Scientists know that ocean levels are predicted to rise six feet in the coming 30-50 years, causing coastal loss and forcing
worldwide migration, along with thousands of languages being lost. Light and reflective sculptural and video works invite
audiences to experience and contemplate timelines, waterlines, borderlines, and lifelines throughout the exhibition and
implore us to Listen Louder to the environment.

Exhibition Dates
October 2nd –
November 16th, 2024

LCAD Gallery
374 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
LCAD Gallery Hours
11am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday
CLOSED Monday + Tuesday

#lagunaartmuseum #art #lagunacollegeofartanddesign #climatechange #artandclimate

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Somos

Ana Teresa Fernández, 2024 SCU/Montalvo Arts Center Lucas Fellow, spread awareness of social justice issues through her engagement and collaboration with students, faculty and staff while on campus. As an SCU visiting artist the past quarter, Fernández presented lectures, performed studio critiques, and installed a social sculpture with the help of art students and the University community. 

Fernández and her student team hosted three on-campus workshops where student, faculty, or staff participants were given the colors: blue, green, yellow, red, and white, and instructed to mix them to match their skin tone and paint a wooden tile. Dozens of the tiles were then arranged to form the text-based sculpture. Titled SOMOS which means “we are” in Spanish, the word is a palindrome, mirroring itself forward and backward. The sculpture also mirrors the SCU campus through its visual articulation of skin tone.