We Are Always in Conversation: Works by Samuel Miranda
“Chiseled marks on wood, thread and needle on cloth and canvas, paint on cigar boxes, handmade paper and canvas, ink on paper but also words typed on a typewriter that form images of remembered conversations, a glance, a moment, the feeling of breeze on your face and home. ”
Artist Statement
Samuel Miranda is a multi-faceted image maker, poet, artist and educator. He uses his mediums to bring into full view his response to family, friends, travels, history and home. His creative practice extends into rich collaborative projects with fellow artists.
Samuel was born and raised in Bronx, New York. He has made Washington DC his home where he teaches writing and ethics in high school and curates a reading series as well as an exhibition series at the American Poetry Museum in Washington DC. He has an MFA in Poetry from Bennington Writing Seminars and BA in Fine Arts from Georgetown University. Let’s begin the conversation.
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1. Marineh, Acrylic on cedar cigar box, 12″ x 19.5″, 2020, $420
2. Andrea, Acrylic on cedar cigar box, 10.5″ x 14.5″, 2019, $420
3. Marielys y Su Abanico, Acrylic on cedar cigar box, 12.5″ x 15.5″, 2019, $420
3. May, Acrylic on Cedar Cigar Box, 12″ x 9″, 2020, $420
4. Woman with Braid and Earrings, Acrylic on cedar cigar box, 2020, $420
5. Linda, Acrylic on cedar cigar box, 12″ x 19″, 2020, $420
6. Niña con Mano en la Cintura, Carved Spanish Cedar, 12.5″ x 8.5″, 2020, $900
7. Olga, Carved Spanish Cedar, 14″ x 9″ 2020, $900
8. Odio el Silencio- Marielys, Acrylic on Handmade Paper, 18″ x 6.5″, 2020, $240
9. Un Edificio No Carga La Ausencia Como Memoria – Andrea, Acrylic on Handmade Paper, 18″ x 6.5″, 2019, $240
10. Love is a Surrealist – Meliss, Acrylic on Handmade Paper, 18″ x 6.5″, 2019, $240
11. Yo Conozco la Magia del Universo – Linda, Acrylic on Handmade Paper, 18″ x 6.5″ , 2019, $240
12. Compartiendo Collaboration with NSN997, Ink and Embroidery on Canvas, 22″ x 15″, 2019, $900
12A. Detail: Compartiendo Collaboration with NSN997, Ink and Embroidery on Canvas, 22″ x 15″, 2019
13. Caras Moradas en Oro, Acrylic on Unstretched Canvas, Cloth, Thread, Needle, 37″ x 13.5″, 2019, $1,200
13A. Detail: Caras Moradas en Oro, Acrylic on Unstretched Canvas, Cloth, Thread, Needle, 37″ x 13.5″, 2019
13B. Detail: Caras Moradas en Oro, Acrylic on Unstretched Canvas, Cloth, Thread, Needle, 37″ x 13.5″, 2019
14 .El Serigrafista y Sus Manchas Collaboration with Julio Cubillos, Embroidered Screen Print on Cloth, Mounted on Denim, 43″ x 16″, 2020, $1,500
14A. Detail El Serigrafista y Sus Manchas Collaboration with Julio Cubillos, Embroidered Screen
15. Los de la Mt. Pleasant Collaboration with Julio Cubillos, Screen print on unstretched canvas, acrylic on unstretched canvas, sewn, 41″ x 31″, 2020, $1,500
15A. Detail: Los de la Mt. Pleasant Collaboration with Julio Cubillos, Screen print on unstretched canvas, acrylic on unstretched canvas, sewn, 41″ x 31″, 2020
16. Izabo Pintando, Embroidery on canvas, Wooden tool handle, Denim, Cast Iron Hooks, 13″ x 27″, $750
16A.Detail: Izabo Pintando, Embroidery on canvas, Wooden tool handle, Denim, Cast Iron Hooks, 13″ x 27″
18. Flor Malchitada Collaboration with Julio Cubillos, Ink on Unstretched Canvas, Embroidery, 56″ x 41″, 2019, $1,800
18A.Detail: Flor Malchitada Collaboration with Julio Cubillos, Ink on Unstretched Canvas, Embroidery, 56″ x 41″, 2019
19.Print, Printmaker, Tools Collaboration with Madrid based artist BER, Woodblock print on canvas, 29″ x 24″, 2020 embroidery on canvas, roller, blockprinting ink on plywood, upholstery tacks, black and white denim fabric, 29″ x 24″, $750
20. The Photographer Always Carries Her Drum, Embroidery on denim, film, cotton fabric, 19.5″ x 48″, 2018, $950
21. Ayo, Embroidery on denim, wood branch, bell, fabric, 36″ x 19″, 2018, $950
22. The Poet Search for Duende, Embroidery on denim and linen with faux machete, 32″ x 20″ , $1,200
See more of Samuel’s Work on his website at https://www.samimiranda.com/ and see this recent article about Sami’s work at https://www.bohiomarket.com/post/life-is-a-conversation-the-art-and-poetry-of-sami-miranda
All photographs: courtesy of the artist
Works are available for purchase. Please email the gallery director Mary Higgins – mhiggins@nvcc.edu for inquiries.
