Hermanita

Linocut portrait of an Indigenous woman in profile with swirling patterns and geometric designs, created by Juan Fuentes.
Large mosaic of Juan Fuentes' Hermanita on a tall building in Watsonville with a worker on scaffolding.
Linocut portrait of an Indigenous woman in profile with swirling patterns and geometric designs, created by Juan Fuentes.
Large mosaic of Juan Fuentes' Hermanita on a tall building in Watsonville with a worker on scaffolding.

Hermanita

$800.00

By Juan Fuentes

Medium: linocut
Year: 2025
Image Size: 17 x 16 inches
Hand printed on Japanese Kozo paper.

n this print, Juan Fuentes presents the side profile of an Indigenous woman whose image represents both womens rights and cultural rights. The figure is surrounded by bold patterns and strong linear carving, creating a powerful visual statement about identity, dignity, and resilience. This edition was hand printed on Japanese Kozo paper.

The image of Hermanita was recreated as a five story mosaic in 2021 as part of the large scale public art project in Watsonville known as Watsonville Brillante. It was installed on the Civic Plaza Parking Garage and remains one of the most visible artworks in the project. Large scale installation photo courtesy of Tarmo Hannula, The Pajaronian.

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