Sandra Naranjo

Sandra Naranjo was born in Matanzas, Cuba. In this place began his artistic studies, which then continued in Havana, Cuba, at the Superior Art Institute. Currently lives and works in Naples, Florida, US. Since the year 2010, works with her husband the artist Emmanuel Díaz, they formed an artistic duo called Sandra Emmanuel Studio.
The general theme of their work is the human being: art, sensuality and the individual existential social and universal conflicts. All this as a reflection of their personal experiences and the reality of Cuba, their country of origin.
They develop a figurative work that is expressed through different manifestations and techniques. In a number of ways, often using repetition and using various symbolic elements, such as mechanical gears, sequins, letters or animals; the work creates a dialog with the viewer where highlights the illusion. The possible interpretations of their works arise from the relationship and the contrast that is established between the overall image displayed, and the symbolic element that makes it up. Sandra Emmanuel Studio displays pieces that seem to be far and others close because of the visual play, using a technique that is very particular born of the personal research and expe...

SANDRA NARANJO

STUDIES
2010-2015 Conservation and restoration of movable property. ISA. Havana, Cuba.
2007-2015 Bachelor of socio-cultural studies. University of Matanzas, Cuba.
2014 Workshop “Emerging art forms and sustainable projects for the Caribbean” led by Alanna Lockward, as part of the international seminar “The role of culture in the Caribbean today: contexts and challenges”. Center for Caribbean Studies, Casa de las Américas in collaboration with the Embassies of Germany and France in Cuba. Havana, Cuba.
2008-2009 Basic design course. Cuban Association of Craftsmen and Artists (ACAA). Matanzas, Cuba
2003-2007 Professional School of Plastic Arts. Matanzas, Cuba.
 

SANDRA NARANJO

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2015 Second prize in conjunction with the artist Emmanuel Díaz. XXI National Event of Erotic Art. Gallery “Fayad Jamís”. Havana, Cuba.
2014 Selection of the group project “Offering”. International seminar “The role of culture in the Caribbean today: contexts and challenges", with a view to participate in the International symposium “Diversity Cultural in the Caribbean”. Center for Caribbean Studies, Casa de las Américas. Havana, Cuba.
2011 Grand Prize, Prize of the Cultural Heritage, Prize of UNEAC, Prize of the Provincial Council of the Plastic Arts. II Arts Plastic Event of the AHS. Matanzas, Cuba.
2010 Unique award shared with the artist Emmanuel Díaz. Arts Plastic Event of the AHS. Matanzas, Cuba.
2010 Prize of the Provincial Council of the Plastic Arts. Arts Plastic Event of the AHS. Matanzas, Cuba.
2010 Prize of the ACAA, Prize of the Professional School of Plastic Arts of Matanzas, Prize of the Provincial Center of Houses of Culture. XIX Provincial Event “Roberto Diago”. Matanzas, Cuba.
2009 First prize in the Provincial Center of the Visual Arts. XVIII Provincial Event “Roberto Diago”. Matanzas, Cuba.
2009 Prize of “Ediciones Vigía”, Prize of the Provincial Center of Houses...