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ANA SANABRIA | La esencia oculta (The Hidden Essence)
ARTIST | Ana Sanabria
BASED IN | Medellín, Colombia
TITLE | La esencia oculta (The Hidden Essence)
SIZE | 210 × 340 mm (closed)
MEDIUM | Textured paper
PRICE | Not for sale
This unique artist’s book is inspired by the traditional molas woven by Indigenous Guna women, where layered shapes function as a visual language. The work honours cultural memory, craftsmanship, and the hidden stories embedded within textile traditions.
ARTIST | Ana Sanabria
BASED IN | Medellín, Colombia
TITLE | La esencia oculta (The Hidden Essence)
SIZE | 210 × 340 mm (closed)
MEDIUM | Textured paper
PRICE | Not for sale
This unique artist’s book is inspired by the traditional molas woven by Indigenous Guna women, where layered shapes function as a visual language. The work honours cultural memory, craftsmanship, and the hidden stories embedded within textile traditions.
About the Artist
An artist based in Medellin, Columbia
Ana Sanabria
Ana Sanabria is a freelance lettering artist based in Medellín, Colombia. In 2017, she made a life-changing decision to pursue lettering more seriously, beginning formal training under the mentorship of Lieve Cornil. Her passion lies in making writing visible beyond the words themselves—treating letters as visual forms with expressive potential. Working across paper, digital media, and wood, Ana explores a wide range of letter-based practices, from handwriting, logo design, and branding to carving decorative wood pieces. For her, each project is an opportunity to bring words to life through craft, materials, and experimentation