Meet Fernanda Froes | Visual Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Fernanda Froes and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Fernanda, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Since I was young, I’ve been deeply curious about the layers behind historical and scientific facts—what stories, relationships, and absences lie beneath the surface. Art became the language through which I could explore those questions more intuitively and expansively. Over time, I became especially drawn to how places marked by history and transformation become landscapes, carriers of memory, resilience, and ecological tension. My interdisciplinary practice weaves art, science, and ancestral knowledge to reflect on those layered geographies.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My work explores the connections between ecology, colonization, and memory through the use of botanical pigments, natural fibers, and historical research. I create my pigments from plants like brazilwood, indigo, and mangrove—materials that carry both color and cultural history.
What sets my practice apart is its interdisciplinary approach. I bring together art, science, and history to build visual narratives rooted in place and time. My work also extends beyond the studio through collaborations with local communities, environmental institutions, and academic partners—creating opportunities for shared knowledge and deeper engagement with the ecosystems I research.
I’m proud of how my practice continues to evolve through research, care, and experimentation. Over time, I’ve learned to value listening, adaptability, and collaboration as essential parts of the creative process.
What I hope to share is a way of seeing one that reveals quiet stories embedded in land, material, and memory.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If my best friend came to visit Miami, I’d take them on a tour through the city’s creative energy, starting with a morning at PAMM, followed by a visit to El Espacio 23 to explore Jorge Pérez’s collection.
We’d explore galleries and artist spaces, such as Primary Gallery, which consistently presents bold and thoughtful exhibitions, and visit Laundromat Art Space and Bakehouse Art Complex. I’d also take them to The Collective 62 and Red Thread Art Studio, especially during one of their First Friday-of-the-month open studio nights.
I’d also include the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a stunning historic estate, and the Coral Gables Museum, which offers exhibitions that connect local history, architecture, and culture.
For food, we’d go to Claudie for its captivating atmosphere, great live music, and Mediterranean flavors. Doya for Aegean flavors, and Mandolin for its cozy garden and timeless charm. Bellini offers gorgeous rooftop views, and Sunny’s Steakhouse is always a warm, delightful choice.
To wind down, we’d visit Soho Beach House and Soho Pool House, spaces that blend art, design, and great conversation. Miami is a layered city full of contrast and wonders, and I’d want my friend to experience it through its artists, food, and thoughtful spaces.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The55Project.

Website: https://www.fernandafroes.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fernandafroes/

Image Credits
Karime Franca, Brooke D’Avanzo, and Pat Kilgore.