Maria theresa Fernandes

About the Artist

Curriculum Vitae Eduction: MFA Cranbrook Academy of Art,Bloomfield Hills,MI  1981                  Post Grad in Art Education,Metropolitan University of Manchester,UK 1975-76                  BA (Hons) Textiles,Embroidery Metropolitan University of Manchester,UK 1968-71                  Foundation Course, Sir John Cass College,London 1967-68 Solo Exhibitions:    2018   The Fabric of Place,VisArts,Rockville,MD                                 2016    Locations,Relocations,Dislocations -James E.Lewis Museum,Morgan State Uni.Baltimore,MD                                 2013     East End Plus, Rowing Club, Greenwich, London.                                 2011      "Place" Newham New Deal Partnership,West Ham,London.                                 2006        Camac Centre d'art,Marnay-sur-Seine,France.                                 2006       Cultural Journeys,Tuttle Gallery, McDonogh School,Owing Mills,MD.                                 2001        "Dowry Brides" Delaware Centre for the Contemporary Arts,Wilmington,DE

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Artist's Statement

My work relates to social justice, place,social history. Place and Travel have been the inspiration for the work over the years. Recent work explores new technologies using the laser, digital photography, embroidery in conjunction with traditional skills.