Born in 1960, Sandra Marquez Yusah is a sprightly
native of Jolo As a child, she never drew except for
arrows and some doodles. In 2004, Sandra was given
the gift of art. She began drawing as an expression of
her emotions and grief for the loss of her siblings.
Drawing turned into a passion and became a
turning point in Sandra’s life as a pen and ink artist.
She started using a range of pens in a variety of colors
on paper. Sandra who is a Doctor of Dental Medicine
is largely self- taught.
All of her drawings begin from a vision that develops into a more in-depth ideas
and lovely detailed images. None of it was intentional. It all evolves and become
a story in itself. Sandra uses symbology, numerology and she puts a personal
meaning to each color. In 2012, Sandra started using acrylic paint on canvas.
She puts her faith and prays that the paint will reveal the images from within her
emotional unconscious.
The Queen of Sulu Dayangdayang Hadji Piandao, Sandra’s great grandaunt has a
profound connection to her and for that reason, you will find that her art also tells
a story about her noble background.
Most importantly, an object that Sandra witnessed drop from the San Francisco sky
at dusk which instantly disappeared from the atmosphere is the neon green
waterdrop. It became the main visual and significant part of her art. The different
elements in Sandra’s art was derived from her level of spiritual consciousness,
strong love of family, history, tradition and her rich cultural heritage.
Love, poetry and music inspires Sandra. The colours in her paintings show how
her enthusiasm for life and joy of living is.
The possibilities are limitless.
And because Sandra puts a little piece of herself into everything that she makes,
Sandra would like her art to move people to the point that they will want to take it
home and know why it is worth owning.
Sandra would want to make every opportunity to present, show and explain the
story behind each piece that she creates in ways that whomever is listening will
find it compelling. Sandra would like her work to be a contribution to society where
it brings joy, peace, solve conflicts and make this world a better place to live.
Above all, the heart of the art is Allah.
Sandra Marquez Yusah is the first woman tausug contemporary artist. |
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“Identical Attributes, My Noble Self”
30 in. X 33 in.
Mixed media on canvas 2021 |
“My Collective Unconscious”
30 in. X 30 in.
Acrylic on canvas 2023 |
“Cloaked, Spirit and Soul”
30 in. X 33 in.
Acrylic on canvas 2021 |
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“Khadija, Lady of Heaven”
12 in. X 16 in.
Acrylic on canvas 2023 |
“Gold, A Colourful Alchemy”
18 in. X 12 in.
Mixed media on canvas 2021 |
“Hawwa, Eve”
18 in. X 24 in.
Acrylic on canvas 2023 |
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“Kura Sambalani, A Divine Journey”
30 in. X 31 in.
Acrylic on canvas 2019 |
“Fisherman & Womanfish”
8 in. X 11 in.
Pen and ink 2017 |
“Blood Royal”
8 in. X 11 in.
Mixed media 2019 |
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“I am Grateful”
9 in. X 12 in.
Acrylic on linen 2017 |
“Invictus”
12 in. X 16 in.
Mixed media on wood 2023 |
“Ishtar on Invictus”
12 in. X 16 in.
Acrylic on canvas 2023 |
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“Fatima, Sun Among Stars”
24 in. X 36 in.
Acrylic on canvas 2021 |
“Illustrious, Source of Inspiration”
16 in. X 20 in.
Acrylic on linen 2023 |
“Halima, Milk Mother”
28 in. X 22 in.
Acrylic on canvas 2021 |
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“My Daling-Daling”
17 in. X 23 in.
Acrylic on canvas 2021 |
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