Sonia Gomes (b. 1948, Caetanópolis, Brazil) is an acclaimed Afro-Brazilian artist renowned for her evocative textile-based sculptures that intertwine personal memory, cultural heritage, and social commentary. Initially trained in law, Gomes transitioned to art in her mid-40s, studying at the Guignard School of Art in Belo Horizonte. Her works often incorporate found and gifted fabrics, driftwood, wire, and other everyday materials, transformed through techniques like stitching, twisting, and knotting. These assemblages reflect Afro-Brazilian traditions and challenge conventional distinctions between art and craft. Gomes gained international recognition after participating in the 56th Venice Biennale in 2015, curated by Okwui Enwezor. Her sculptures have since been exhibited globally and are included in prestigious collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London. In 2025, she presented her first U.S. solo institutional exhibition, "Sonia Gomes: Ó Abre Alas!," at Storm King Art Center in New York, featuring 13 hanging sculptures that celebrate natural cycles and Afro-Brazilian resilience . Gomes continues to live and work in São Paulo, creating art that resonates with themes of identity, transformation, and the reclamation of marginalized narratives.