Teresita Fernández, born on November 11, 1968, in Miami, Florida, is a Cuban American artist best known for her large-scale sculptures, installations, and works that explore themes of landscape, perception, and cultural identity. Raised in an immigrant family, Fernández’s artistic journey is deeply rooted in her exploration of the intersection between personal history and collective memory. She earned a degree in Fine Arts from Boston University and later pursued an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her works often engage with natural elements such as light, reflection, and topography, while also addressing complex concepts of migration, cultural narratives, and the ways in which individuals and communities relate to the land. Fernández has exhibited her work in prestigious venues around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London.
Through her art, Fernández challenges traditional concepts of landscape and representation, encouraging viewers to reconsider their perceptions of place, identity, and the cultural forces that shape them. Her landmark installation Stacked Waters (2008), for example, reimagines the boundaries between natural and constructed environments, highlighting the fluid and dynamic relationship between people and their surroundings. As an artist of Cuban descent, Fernández also reflects on the experiences of migration and the complexities of belonging, themes that resonate with many Latinx and immigrant communities. Her work continues to influence contemporary art, pushing boundaries and creating a space for dialogue on identity, history, and the power of visual representation.
