Since I don't know the date of Yolanda Cabrera's birthday, let's celebrate it today! She was born in Mexico City and studied to be a graphic designer, a field she worked in for twenty years before branching out to focus on fine arts. She returned to her alma mater Academy of San Carlos to realize her dream of becoming a painter. Cabrera's work encompasses varied media including acrylic on wood, drawing, collage, ceramics, installations, etc. She often includes symbolism in her creations (as in the boat images below representing life's voyage) Her graphic design experience is definitely an apparent influence in her later work.
Cabrera's work has been included in many collectives as well as solo shows. She has received recognition for both her graphic design as well as her fine art. Cabrera has been an educator at Taller de Experimentacion Plastica since 2010.
The mixed media piece included today is from her series "Barcas Solares" which explores the theme of life and death.
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