SOFIA SANTANA
Hello, I’m Sofia Santana, a multidisciplinary designer and printmaker from Portland, Oregon, currently based in New York City.
DESIGN / PRINTMAKING
01 LAYERED HISTORIES:
LATINE MURALISM IN URBAN LANDSCAPES
A set of three risograph-printed, accordion-bound artist's books that celebrate public works of art found across Latine communities throughout the United States.
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02 HASTA LA RAIZ
Inspired by the colorful streets of Mexico, Hasta la Raíz features a collection
of poetry, writing, and photography personal to my idea of home and belonging.
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03 MURALS — INTO THE VERNACULAR FOLK TRADITION
Honoring the legacy of Los Tres Grandes, this risograph printed newsprint features writing about the history of Mexican Muralism and its influence on Chicanx artists in the United States.
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04 APOLLO ARTS MURAL — ALL ARE WELCOME
Funded by the Beaverton School District, this mural encourages a welcoming environment on the walls of Sunset High School in Portland, Oregon.
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05 SOMEBODY DOES LOVE
Poster design printed on the risograph printer, later CMYK screenprinted.
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2023
06 UN VERANO SIN TI — MOTION EXPLORATION
Moving type exploration of a New York Times article headline using only black and white type, with moving images added later as a form of motion practice.
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07 DREAMS WIKIBOOK
By choosing a Wikipedia entry and translating it into print, this assignment asked us to consider elements such as the use of a grid, hierarchy, and typographic layouts to create a cohesive design from our chosen text.
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08 MURALISM — ARCHIVE OF LATINE HISTORY, STORIES, AND CULTURE
Risograph printed poster as an added component of the Layered Histories: Muralism as Latine Representation within Urban Landscapes project.
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2024