Art Show
Gallery Espresso presents:
MARIA BORRAJO FERNANDEZ – On Display through March 1st!
Maria B. Fernandez was born in Havana, Cuba. From a very young age she started having very strong feelings for drawing portraits. In 1962 she studied art at the National School of Art-San Alejandro, founded in 1818. In 1966 Maria moved to the U.S. where she was reunited with her mother. Later on she met her husband Rene Fernandez and they had a daughter Monica.
For many years they worked together in their bolt and nut company. During this period of time, Maria had no time for painting. She started taking pictures, painting kids murals, and painting ceramics.
Maria started exhibiting her photography. Having a solo show at South West Library in Orlando, The Fort Pierce Library in 2013 “The Art Space”, Jonathan Dickinson State park, winning a 2nd place and the Florida Camera Council winning award ribbons. She then started exhibiting her pictures at the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery-Through the Eye of the Camera from 2009 to 2019 where she sold and received multiple awards every year. She also participated at “From the Heart” exhibition through her FT Pierce photography club, receiving awards. She exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center in Stuart, Fl at their annual show.
When Maria retired in 2016 she was able to go back to her passion, painting, and continue with photography. She had her pictures published at Sewall’s Point Magazine and the Skinnie Magazine, when she moved to Savannah. She also had her paintings displayed at Savannah Gallery of Art and the Lyndon House art Museum in Athens, Ga for their juried exhibitions, and the spring and monthly art shows at the Palmetto.
With the use of oil, acrylic and pastels she is now able to paint what she loves the most.
Portraits, Landscapes, Animals and Seascapes, where she applies and shows her feeling for the beautiful light and vibrant colors that she sees around and feels happy to be able to share with others.
Artist Reception is Friday, February 21 from 6-8pm.