Sonia Gomes

Sonia Gomes is a Brazilian artist celebrated for her richly textured sculptural works that incorporate fabric, thread, wire, and found materials, often twisting and binding these elements into organic, expressive forms. Her practice is deeply informed by her Afro-Brazilian heritage, spirituality, and the traditions of Candomblé, as well as her personal history growing up in Caetanópolis, a textile-producing town in Minas Gerais. Though she came to art later in life, Gomes has gained international acclaim for works that explore themes of identity, memory, resistance, and transformation.