About Ermelinda Cortés

Ermelinda “ErmeArt” Cortés is a Filmmaker and Artist who exhibits in the United States, Europe, Canada and Puerto Rico. Ermelinda’s paintings and illustrations harmonize her Asian/AfroLatinx Culture with mathematics, literature, myth and fantasy. Her photograph and films reflect on her Taino ancestry and love affair with her island of Puerto Rico, and the city of her birth, New York. Ermelinda’s documentary “We are still here, the Taino Lives!” has won an Excellence Award at the Rincon International Film Festival and was an “Official Selection” at the Los Angeles CineFest Film Festival

“Whether it is with my paintbrush, my camera, or my computer, I guide the narrative while allowing the creative force of the work to guide me. The light and spark of that creative force is evocative, emotional inspiration tied with symmetry, tessellations and fractal geometry. These elegant mathematical basics found in nature inspire my mind to create artwork for exhibits, angles for my documentary films, and designs for clients.

I work with many mediums, preferably watercolor, oil, acrylics and pastels on canvas or paper. I love giving a classic subject new life on canvas.

Photography enables me to reveal diverse narratives within New York City perspectives. Photography intersects with my love of culture, and history into filmmaking.

With my documentary films, I reflect history within cultures that have survived almost being erased.

Creativity is limitless. Experiment, create, and inspire others to share a connected artistic moment.” Ermelinda Cortés

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8 responses to “About Ermelinda Cortés”

  1. Jorge Estevez Avatar

    I HAD NO IDEA! Hermana cuanto tiempo! Love your website. Hope you and familia are doing great. Holla at me! I retired from the Museum.

    1. ErmeArt Avatar

      JORGE! Hermano del alma! Good to hear from You! Congratulations On your retirement! Once the weather gets nice we have to get the families together! Give Nanaturey a big hug! Love and hugs to you and your family! Blessings!

  2. Lou Torres Avatar
    Lou Torres

    Miss Cortes,

    I need good editor, my film.

    Lou Torres

    1. ErmeArt Avatar

      Do you need an intern or a union editor? I know several depending on your schedule that may be able to help you.

  3. Twan van Elk Avatar

    Love the site, great (art)work! 🙂

    1. ermeart Avatar

      Thank you! 🙂

  4. Frances lopez Avatar
    Frances lopez

    Im very proud of you SISTER.

    1. ermeart Avatar

      Thank you my baby heart.

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