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Carolina Fernandez Noriega is an internationally recognized fine artist, graphic designer, photographer, and freelance creative consultant based in New York City. Born to a Mexican mother and a Puerto Rican father and growing up in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, her early years were filled with vibrant colors and culture which directly influence and inspire her creative work. At just 21 years of age she had the opportunity to work as a freelance creative consultant leading her to file for an LLC and open her design studio. She merges her expertise in graphic design and creative direction with her passion for visual storytelling, crafting impactful works that bridge cultural and social narratives.
Soon-to-be 2025 graduate of Parsons School of Design with a BFA in Illustration and minor in Strategic Design, Carolina has developed a multidisciplinary practice encompassing painting, photography, mixed media, and textiles. Drawing on her Mexican heritage, she explores themes of identity, community, and resilience through the use of fabrics such as felt, vibrant colors, and intricate textures. Her ongoing project, Nosotros Somos, highlights issues within the Mexican community, celebrating cultural pride while addressing pressing topics such as the femicide epidemic.
Her artistry has been exhibited internationally in cities including Paris, New York, and Tampa, earning her critical acclaim and a prestigious national medal. Her latest piece, Las Flores Que Me Prometiste (The Flowers You Promised Me), was recently debuted and showcased this past November in Paris, further solidifying her position as a global creative force.
In addition to her personal practice, Carolina works as a freelance creative consultant, collaborating with renowned organizations such as The Shark Group, led by FUBU CEO and Shark Tank host Daymond John. She also provides creative direction for emerging independent artists, guiding them in refining their visual identities. Committed to empowering others, she aspires to open a specialized arts school in Puerto Rico to nurture the next generation of talent and give back to her Mexican community by opening a women's shelter.
I am a Senior at Parsons School of Design BFA Illustration and Strategic Design Minor with 7 years of freelance experience in graphic design & illustration.
I have been a part of nationally recognized, top art programs for high school students including Parsons Pre-College (2019) and Rhode Island Pre-College (2020).
In my four years of high school, I have been honored to acquire multiple awards for my artwork. The most notable being the following: 2 honorable mentions for the U.S. Congressional Competition, 5 Silver Keys, and 4 Gold Key for Scholastic Art & Writing, as well as being nationally awarded a Silver Medal for my piece, “Perpetual Delusion.” I was also honored to be awarded a grant to one of Florida’s top private universities, The University of Tampa, for that same piece.
My artwork is personal and heavily inspired by my Latino heritage. There is a heartwarming sense of underlying comfort and openness to strangers seen within my culture. This feeds into my interest in human interaction as seen in my projects “Human Connection” and “Nosotros Somos.”
Feel free to look around my projects and portfolio.
Thank you,
Carolina
