Bria Fernandes "Between the Lines"

Bria Fernandes  "Between the Lines" 2020 Painting, Oil on Canvas, Framed Dimensions 12" x 12" in, Framed 13" x 13" inUniqueSigned on verso, Includes certificate of authenticity Bria Fernandes is a Canadian-born figurative painter whose work explores the social, cultural, and personal experiences of being a Black woman. Her art delves into themes of identity, vulnerability, and belonging, using silence, omission, and exclusion as tools to depict oppression and introspection. Through symbolic imagery and passive body postures, she captures moments of self-reflection, focusing on marginalized communities' unseen emotions and unspoken truths. Working primarily with oil paint and acrylics, Bria incorporates symbolic objects and animals that reflect her personal and cultural narratives. Her intricate works create emotionally resonant spaces, inviting viewers to share these moments of introspection and fostering dialogue about identity, anxiety, and displacement. Born in Otta