STATEMENT

Treating pieces as a way to share a story she has deep care for concept, design, and the way the pieces will engage with the viewer. The work reconciles her deep appreciation for craftsmanship and the practice of creating meaning-filled objects. Growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico amidst crafty women, all instilled a deep appreciation for tradition. These traditions can be reflected in the constant references to religious symbology, women, and gender roles.

BIO

Fernanda Gaspar is an emerging craftsperson, primarily working with metal but specially loves working with enamels and silversmithing. Born in Jalisco, Mexico, she now resides in San Diego, California where she enjoys that it is so close to its bordertown Tijuana, the many cultures that come together and the art they bring with them. Gaspar received her Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in Business Administration alongside a minor in Jewelry & Metalwork. She is very passionate about community, often employed by organizations that care for the people such as the Mingei International Museum and the San Diego Jewlery Academy. Her work has been exhibited in a two person show Can you help me with my hair: How friendship translates to craft alongside dear friend Hana Foo as well as in the On the line/ En la linea: Students from the Borderland. She has received individual artist awards such as the Haystack fellowship award by Arline Fisch, the David T. Camberg award by SDSU, and the Taboo Excellence in Jewelry Award. Currently she is the 2024 - 2025 metals artist in residence at Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft.