sussy santana

  Sueño Caribeño, explores the physical and spiritual complexities of belonging to a place, family traditions, and cultural resilience. It looks at faith and ritual as a portal to understanding identity and self-discovery. Honors: The spiritual wisdom of curanderas all over the world, especially my mother, Águeda Villamán and our aunt, Agapita Polanco, tía Piche (RIP) y mi abuelito Semo (Anselmo Rodriguez RIP). Sueño Caribeño explora la experiencia física y espiritual de pertenecer a un lugar, las tradiciones familiares y la resiliencia cultural. Mira la fe y los rituales como un portal para entender la identidad propia. Honra: El legado espiritual de las curanderas y mujeres sabias de nuestras culturas (brujas), especialmente el de mi madre, Águeda Villamán y el de nuestra tía, Agapita Polanco, tía Piche (QEPD) y mi abuelito Semo (Anselmo Rodriguez QDEP) Special thanks to @studio.loba_ for supporting the development of this work over the last seven months. performed on May 2, 2025...

I was asked to write about my experience at Roger Williams Park in Providence. I choose to focus on one of my first encounters with the sycamore tree in front of the Betsy Williams Cottage. This is a place of comfort and profound meaning to me. Read my entry here: https://www.rwpconservancy.org/people-of-rwp-sussy-santana/  

Thrilled to be joining the 2025 Global Arts in Medicine Fellowship (Cohort 8) https://artsinmedicinefellowship.org/

  Creando un espacio especial para reflexionar sobre el año pasado, expresar gratitud y establecer nuevos caminos en el año que comienza. Setting a special space to reflect on last year, express gratitude, and explore new paths on this new year. 

As part of the City of Providence Department of Art Culture and Tourism @providenceact "Sidewalk Tattoo" project, my poem, The Descendants, is now tattooed on Webster Ave. in Providence. Deep gratitude for this beautiful moment.