SARA EXPERIENCE

CRISTAL LANZANDO LDERES

G R A P H I C D E S I G N E R | A P R 2 0 1 7 JUL 2 0 1 7

RAMIREZ
Develop a logo and Brand Identity for the upcoming
Lanzando Lderes after school program at Puentes de
Salud

FINE ART UNSILENCE PROJECT

CREATIVE INTERN|MAY2015-PRESENT

(773)441-6170
Produce a body of images to compliment Danny Cohens
SRAMIR@SAS.UPENN.EDU
book Train and non-profit organization
WWW.SARACRISTALRAMIREZ.WEEBLY.COM
In Other People's Hands gallery accessible online
through the following link:
http://www.unsilence.org/in-other-peoples-hands.html

PROFILE ISTMO Y VOS

PRESIDENT| JAN2016-MAY2017
Sara's work revolves
documenting memories and Created Central American group for University of Penn.
history.Her work uses her Developed logo, website, and brand identity
e x p e r i e n c e a s a L a t i n x f e m a le
LA VIDA MAGAZINE
in her politically charged
CREATIVE DIRECTOR|DEC2016-MAY2017
homes in the U.S. and
Guatemala. Experimenting with Manage marketing materials and produce awareness on
organic materials,suchasbir campus of events, collaborations, and issue releases
dfeathers,animalpelts,bone
MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR| AUG2015-DEC 2016
s,andclay,sheconveysmetap-
horicalreferencestoglimmers Manage Social Media manager and Financial Chair
ofimmigration,sexuality, Produce funding, recruiting, and recognition events
classification,andracism
plaguingandunderlyingthe EDUCATION
symbolic historyofthe BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN FINE ARTS
materialswithwhichshe SECOND MAJOR: HEALTH & SOCIETIES
chooses to work and create. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | 2013 - 2017
GPA: 3.64
SKILLS RELEVENTCOURSES
Graphic Design Practicum, Children Book Illustration,
LogoDesign
Drawing, Painting Practices, Digital Photography, Sculpture
Socialmediastrategy
I, Visual Narrative, Digital Design Foundations, Intaglio
Marketing
Webcontentdevelopment Printmaking, Figure Sculpture, Senior Seminar

Illustration
Projectmanagement AWARDS
Layoutdesign OUTSTANDINGJUNIORAWARD
Photoediting
MOST OUTSTANDING FINE ARTS JUNIOR MAJOR
Sculpture/Drawing/Painting
MAY 2016
Languages:Spanish/English
BILLANDMELINDAGATESMILLENNIUMSCHOLAR
Proficient:Photoshop,
MAY 2013 - PRESENT
InDesign,Illustrator,Bridge
QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLAR
NOV. 2013 - MAY 2017
RAMIREZ
Creating to be Created

sramir@sas.upenn.edu
www.saracristalramirez.weebly.com
(b. 1994, Chicago, IL) Sara received her BA
in Fine Arts at the University of
Pennsylvania. Her art exploration started
through the desire to capture the
intersection of her culturally grounded
memories. Her work uses her experience as
a Latinx female in her politically charged
We are the color
homes in the U.S. and Guatemala. While she
of the world, but typically experiments with creating organic
all the world sculptures with materials such as bird
feathers, animal pelts, bones, and clay to
wants to see is
convey metaphorical references to
white Latinidad in the U.S., Sara has also ventured
into capturing images that show the way of
life around her multiple, complex
communities. Glimmers of immigration,
sexuality, classification, and community
perceptions plague and underlie the
symbolic history of the materials with
which she chooses to work and create.
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E M B O D I E D

S A R A C R I S T A L R A M I R E Z

The cow is an animal revered and valued in many countries. According

to Persian civilization, the struggle between light and darkness is
embodied in cows. Persians believed that cows feed with their milk
which then in turn causes the rebirth of light and goodness against evil.
In the Christian bible, cattle and cows are considered beasts of
burden, animals made as accompaniment and labor aids to humans. In
Hinduism, the cow is considered holy and demonstrates nonviolent
generosity; they are animals that embody reincarnations of peoples
relatives. Symbolically, they are characterized as noble and brave, and
portray wealth, fertility, and abundance. Yet, the world eats
approximately 35,000,000 cows a year. These animals, held in such
high regards in much of the worldbe it economically, socially, or
religiouslyironically are also one of the most highly consumed
animals. They are not only consumed, but they are also used for their
milk, leather, and labor production.

The flowers add a second layer of symbolism. In Aztec and Mayan

culture, nature's growth is associated with the goddess and maiden
Xochiquetzal, who wore flowers on her and whose name translates to
flower precious feather. Their poetry has shown that indigenous
people believe there is a double symbolism of flowers as emblems of
both life and death. Additionally, carnations are specifically used in
occasions of death as well as life. They represent duality in the culture,
for they are used both in weddings and funerals. In Western culture,
carnationsbeing long lasting and fragrantare a popular choice for
sympathy arrangements. Variegated carnations symbolize regret that a
love cannot be shared, which is why I chose to make varied brown
carnation flowers. In Buddhism, there is a saying that says our body is
like a flower that blossoms and quickly withers.

The carnations cascading down from the skull of the cow show how
forgotten bodiesbrown bodies symbolize beauty that has passed and
has not been valued.
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saracristalramirez.weebly.com

ARTWORK GRAPHIC DESIGN EXHIBITIONS

Multifaceted States of Mind Creating for Others Showing my work

Graphic Portfolio
Sara Cristal Ramirez
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Greppo Technologies M= 32 M= 77 M= 27
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Rebel Ventures
SnackGarden
 Rebel Ventures SnackGarden Progress
Final Presentation
Practicum Design, 2017
 Rebel Ventures SnackGarden Final (Front)
Final Presentation
Practicum Design, 2017
 Rebel Ventures SnackGarden Mock Up
Final Presentation
Practicum Design, 2017
 Rebel Ventures SnackGarden Mock Up
Final Presentation
Practicum Design, 2017
 Rebel Ventures SnackGarden Mock Up
Final Presentation
Practicum Design, 2017
 Istmo y Vos
Central American Cultural Group at University of Pennsylvania
Univerisity of Pennsylvania Istmo y Vos Central American Cultural Group
Final Design
Univerisity of Pennsylvania Istmo y Vos Central American Cultural Group
Final Design
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Final Design
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Final Design
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Final Design
Univerisity of Pennsylvania Istmo y Vos Central American Cultural Group
Final Design
Mujeres Empoderadas
Presentation Mujeres Empoderadas Final Designs
Design, 2017
Presentation Mujeres Empoderadas Color Options
Design, 2017
Presentation Mujeres Empoderadas
Design, 2017
Presentation Mujeres Empoderadas
Design, 2017
Presentation Mujeres Empoderadas
Design, 2017
Fine Arts Portfolio
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Perpetuate
Spring 2016
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Blue Willow
Fall 2016
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Fall 2016 Blue Willow Book
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Senior Thesis Fall Show 2016
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Fall 2016
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Fall 2016