Ileana Hernandez Hernandez, Sail Away, photography

Mexican, b. 1979, playing from Boston, MA, USA

Ileana Hernandez Hernandez is a Mexican visual artist currently based in Boston, MA, USA. Her work includes photography and more recently video, and it has been shown and published in Mexico and United States. Publications include The Best of Photography 2011 from Photographers Forum Magazine, “Los ojos del tiempo” and Artist Wanted photo books. Last year she earned a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Photography from Massachesetts College of Art and Design and her work was included on Incandescent Film Zine issue 4. Ileana’s work is currently represented by Hannah Bacol Busch Gallery in Houston, Texas.

Online Portfolio: www.ileanadobleh.com ile@ileanadobleh.com

Thoughts on the Telephone process

It was a very interesting process for me, I’m not sure how to explain it, but the second I saw the work from the other artist the words “Sail Away” came to my mind. It almost felt like someone was saying it to my ear. I had no idea what I was going to receive, and yet the message felt very strong. I think it is only a proof of the strength that visual language has, and how important it is for artists to listen to our own voice and make work accordingly.”