Bio
Maria Fernanda Munar is a Canadian-Colombian visual and media artist working at the intersection of photography, sculpture, and animation. Through her sculptural-collage approach, she transforms photographic fragments into multidimensional forms, exploring themes of diaspora, resilience, and the interconnectedness between humanity and nature. Her work examines how identity is shaped, fractured, and reimagined, often drawing parallels between botanical forms and the human body.
Her work has been exhibited at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Gibson Fine Arts, Arts Commons, Emmedia, and more, with pieces in both public and private collections. She has received grants from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Calgary Arts Development, and participated in residencies nationally and internationally. She is represented by Gibson Fine Art and currently works as Executive Product Engineer doing animation and post-production at Critical Mass.
Land Acknowledgment
My artistic practice is deeply rooted in an exploration of land, place, and the interconnectedness between humanity and nature. I acknowledge that my work takes place on the traditional lands of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations. This land is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. I offer my gratitude and respect for their enduring relationship with this land and its diverse ecosystems, which continue to inspire my work.
