About Linda

Linda Fernandez is a Creative Connector, bridging art, culture, and community. As an artist, educator, and advocate, Linda fosters connections across diverse cultures through creativity. A founding member of Philadelphia's Amber Art and Design collective, her work transforms public spaces into platforms for storytelling and shared expression.

Her work is inspired by the ways that culture and history shape our identity; what it means to be part of the Cuban diaspora living in the U.S. and how this affects our daily lives. Her use of symbols and designs are part of an ancestral continuum to explain who we are and where we come from. Her work places importance on elevating stories of the past, particularly the African influence on Spain and the Caribbean, and documenting this current moment in time.
Her portfolio captures cross-cultural dialogues, celebrating diversity and community voices.

Linda is an alumna of Tyler School of Art, Metafora Escola de Arte Contemporaneo, Austin Marxe School of Public Affairs, National Urban Fellows and the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute’s Intercultural Advocacy Fellowship.

Her work engages communities in exchanging messages, artwork, and personal artifacts, fostering solidarity and belonging. Through symbols and designs, Linda explores identity and culture, connecting ancestral stories with contemporary experiences. Linda envisions art as a universal language, dismantling barriers and uniting cultures in a harmonious celebration of shared experiences.