Fernanda Froes is a visual artist born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and currently based in Miami. Her artwork explores the connections between ecology and colonization and how these elements intersect. She conducts research at the convergence of art, science, and history, with a strong focus on preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the Americas. Her artistic process often begins with iconographic research and evolves into painting, fiber art, and printmaking. Froes incorporates historical pigments like brazilwood, indigo, and mangrove, which connects her work deeply to her Brazilian heritage.
Froes holds degrees in Graphic Design and Industrial Design from the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro and an MFA in Visual Arts from the Miami Art Institute (MIUAD). She is also a member of The55Project, Bref Design & Art Paris, and FAMA (Fiber Artist Miami Association). Recently, Froes participated in solo and group exhibitions in São Paulo, New York, and Miami, including events at the Ancient Spanish Monastery, Feria Clandestina, Consulate of Brazil in Miami, MIFA – Miami International Fine Art Museum, Paris Design Week, Espace Krajcberg Paris, Thema Fair Paris, Soho Beach House Miami, Epic Residencies & Hotel, Coral Gables Museum, Vizcaya Museum, and Pinta Miami 2024. Since January 2024 she is a resident artist at the Red Thread Art Studio Miami.