Linda Fernandez

My work is in the Philly International Airport ✨ “El Recorrido” features symbols from different places I traveled in 2023 that have inspired me including Miami, New Orleans, San Juan, La Habana and of course Philadelphia. It’s a dream come true and an honor to be part of this exhibition along with @acrawfordart @llyn.el @hsojel @cuttink.studio Many thanks to @phlairportart for this amazing opportunity

So much love and thanks to everyone who came out to the opening of Profound Simplicity at @imperfectgallery 🙏🏼🧡 I’m wishing I took more photos because the show is incredible and features captivating paintings by @ayianaviviana , a mind melting installation by @ockthewizard a world of paintings by @camarbizarre and a one of a kind experience in the red room by @rennymolenaar . The show is up until Dec 28th. I’ll share details soon about an artist talk and other events ✨ 😘

About a month ago I completed a Percent for Art project with @creativephl @rebuild.phl & @amberpublicart that has been in the works for almost 3 years! The mural for the new Mann Rivera Center, “El Ritmo de Centro”, is inspired by the theme of home and the beauty of the multicultural community in Fairhill / North Philly. It’s been a dream come true to bring this mural to life with the help of an incredible group of artists, community orgs @hacecdc & @tallerpr and over 250 local residents who contributed to designing symbols and painting this 600 foot long mural at the intersection of 5th and Allegheny. Shoutout and huge thanks to all the artists involved: @art_by_ernel @hibiskiss_ @katewelbes @justinjkellerart @nestorrod94 @ysaneldotcom @_jess_the_artist_ @jessika_carvajal_garavito @dayannahs.perspective.art @zoezart___ @mykuh8 @juancarlosvalenciamichileno @renteria7341 @el_jefe_de_bendiciones @madalyndsmith @tonikimballnunziata

Join us to celebrate Haitian flag day with a Haiti film night. Work collaborating with black lines for peace. Philadelphia and the kislak center at Penn Library to put together in the evening of programming. Free food will be provided. You’ll walk away with a flag, or “drapo” understanding of Haiti and it’s current state in the world.

Just completed this piece at Robinson House in North Philadelphia. We were inspired by native plants 🌱 🌻so much love and care went into designing and painting this artwork. 💜💜 These murals were painted in a recently renovated housing shelter, to create a beautiful and welcoming space for families in need. Thank you @playfullearninglandscapes and @watchdogrepm for this opportunity!

We’re working on something really special with one of our favorite partners @playfullearninglandscapes ! The best part of our job is working with the amazing team of artists and friends! Shoutout to @katewelbes @el_jefe_de_bendiciones @comoandres & Ellissa C. ✨💕 Can’t wait to share more soon!

@deb0nair snapped this photo of me last year on one of our art adventures, prepping for my granny era 👵🏼

We made a Zine!!! Today, April 8th, is the official launch. Stop by the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center (63rd and Catharine, down the hill) from 5:30-7:30pm to pick up your free copy, snack, chat and celebrate with us! The idea for this project was dreamed up by @creativeoutlet___ & @lindafernandy who have been leading free community art workshops at the @cobbsenvcenter . Over the course of 6 months the artists collaborated with community members, @phillymycoclub & @cobbsenvcenter to create a zine that is full of art and stories from Cobbs Creek. Many thanks to #philadelphiaactivitiesfund for supporting this project !!

🌿✨ Join us for a Community Dinner & Design Night! ✨🌿 Celebrate Cobbs Creek Park and help shape new Little Nature Playgrounds coming to your neighborhood! 🌱 🗓 April 7
⏰ 4–5:30 PM
📍 Paschalville Library Bring the whole family for an evening of creativity, connection, and fun! We’re building playful, safe, and welcoming park entrances—and we want YOUR ideas to help guide the designs 💡 👉 Register & learn more: /little-nature-playgrounds/ #CobbsCreek #CommunityDesign #PublicArt #FamilyFriendly #Playgrounds PhillyEvents ArtAndCommunity

We made a zine featuring artwork and stories from people in the Cobbs Creek Community!!! Come celebrate with us on April 8th from 5:30-7:30pm at Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center. Get your copy of the zine, enjoy some refreshments and check out what’s new at @cobbsenvcenter The zine project was led by @lindafernandy & @creativeoutlet___ in collaboration with @phillymycoclub & @cobbsenvcenter with support from #PhiladelphiaActivitiesFund @councilmemberjg

Feels good to be back in the studio. ✨🫟🖌️🎨

I love when art brings people together to share stories, ideas and experiences. This is exactly what happened with Tierra Futura, an exhibit by @sheyriv at @waterfireartscenter that unites artists from Borikén (Puerto Rico) and the diaspora to reflect on our shared experiences and connection to the land. There were so many great questions and conversations, the one that stuck out for me was when I was asked how my work relates to Puerto Rico and Boricua culture. The piece I submitted is called La Casa en la Finca Morada and was created during my residency at @fincamorada in 2025. This painting was an iteration of my series “Caminando en sus huellas” which draws inspiration from tilework work that I observed in Puerto Rico and Cuba and examines the history of European colonization and African influence that is visible in tilework and architectural in the Caribbean. In this painting I created a square grid, similar to tiles, and drew the outline of the house at Finca Morada. Then I hosted a workshop to invite people to add symbols that represent them in each of the squares of the grid. The resulting painting is a house filled with images representing different people, for me this symbolizes creating home and community together through art. Creating the future we want to see. 🏠 Shoutout to all the amazing artists that were a part of this show! And many thanks and so much love to @sheyriv for bringing us together 💕