Grimanesa Amorós

Weaving technologies with impressions of history, acclaimed artist Grimanesa Amorós structures connections between moments in time. Amorós is a New York-based interdisciplinary artist interested in social history, scientific research, and critical theory. Her art conveys a sense of ephemeral wonder where past meets future, inspiring viewers to become agents of empowerment. She uses sculpture, video, and lighting to create works that illuminate our notions of personal identity and community. She spoke at TEDGlobal 2014, and was a recipient of the NEA Visual Artist Fellowship and the NEA Artist Travel Grant. She has exhibited in the United States, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America. Grimanesa was honored as a CODAworx Creative Revolutionary in 2022.