Bridging the Past, Present, and Future: Recent Works by Sandra Ramos

The opening reception for this exhibit will be open to the public and will be on March 28th from 5pm-7pm!

This exhibition is comprised of prints, video and objects created by Cuban artist Sandra Ramos who resides in Havana, Cuba. For over twenty years this artist has reflected in masterful prints the conflicting experiences of living in her beloved homeland with all its many challenges. Her work often takes a narrative form in which she depicts herself as a child-like explorer of modern day Alice in Wonderland. Ramos's prints and mixed media works feature exquisite draftsmanship and use of the color and naiveté, tempered by wit and irony.

Her unique style and graphic and design skills have made her work much appreciated internationally. Her work can be found in prestigious permanent collections such as the Museum of Modern Art, New York, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Fuchu Art Museum Tokyo.

Ms. Ramos formerly taught at the Higher Institute of Art, Havana and regularly presents at conferences and workshops internationally.

This exhibition reflects the mordant wit for which Cubans are famous, as well as a kind of nostalgia and exuberance particular to the artist. Views will be given a look at Cuban life today and some aspects of the impact and interaction of that country with the United States as seen through the sensitive eyes of one of its top creators. It will be a revelation to some and a delight to all who marvel at the unique artistic expression from places near and far -or, as is the case with Cuba "near yet far."

Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
www.fsram.org
479-784-2787

Sunday hours only from 1pm-5pm