March 18, 2017
Firelei Baez's work is so uniquely regal that it instantly transports you to another world when you view it. Her unconventional usage of objects like hairy fur and flowers to fill familiar silhouettes creates a nostalgic environment that would otherwise not exist. We recently framed one of her massive pieces and we were amazed by her meticulous style.
Erick with the completed Firelei Baez.
We floated this piece using Japanese paper hinges and rice paste over acid free museum board backing. Next we chose a custom gold gothic moulding and finished off with museum glass for the glazing. The gold and yellow tones complemented each other perfectly.
Man Without a Country (aka anthropophagist wading in the Artibonite River) 2012
As a Dominican-American artist, Firelei does make allusions to the immigrant experience in the US. However, her otherworldly aesthetic takes center stage with an explosion of soft translucent colors, flower filled skin and full womanly bodies that carry an air of warm elegance. She creates her multi-genre pieces on paper, often mixing paint washes with hand drawn images. In an Artsy editorial, writer Jared Quinton summarizes one of her many diaspora allusions; "Báez channels the long history of ornamentation and fashion as acts of resistance among women of the African Diaspora. She embodies this connection quite literally through her intensive artistic labor, uniting their struggles with those of today."
Demetrea, 2011
Her emphasis on vehicles of femininity and beauty are clean, moving and refreshing for the viewer. Firelei received her BFA from Cooper Union, her MFA from Hunter College and attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in 2008. She had a solo show called Bloodlines at PAMM and is currently showing Bloodlines at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA. Recently, she also had an installation for the Future Generation Art Prize. Currently, Firelei is represented by the Lyle O'Reitzel Gallery in New York City. To see more of her work check out her Instagram and Artsy. To see what else we're working on, follow us on Instagram or stop by the shop for a quote.
October 07, 2025
Discover Atomic Metal Picture Frames in Miami at Frames and Stretchers Wynwood.
Located near Wynwood Walls, we create custom welded metal frames with industrial style and museum-quality craftsmanship. Choose from finishes like copper with rivets or rust effects, and design a frame that perfectly complements your art and space.
September 12, 2025
we specialize in designing and fabricating custom frames that merge craftsmanship and creativity. For the El Monte exhibition at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), our Wynwood team created custom arch frames, circular frames, and wood panels with appliqués, all built to museum-quality standards.
Each custom frame is handcrafted in our Wynwood workshop, where precision and design come together to meet the needs of artists, galleries, and collectors across Miami. From arched and round frames to fully custom welded and wood designs, we offer framing solutions that highlight each artwork’s individuality while ensuring lasting protection.
August 29, 2025
At Frames and Stretchers Miami, we specialize in designing and fabricating custom frames that merge craftsmanship and creativity. For the El Monte exhibition at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), our Wynwood team created custom arch frames, circular frames, and wood panels with appliqués, all built to museum-quality standards.
Each custom frame is handcrafted in our Wynwood workshop, where precision and design come together to meet the needs of artists, galleries, and collectors across Miami. From arched and round frames to fully custom welded and wood designs, we offer framing solutions that highlight each artwork’s individuality while ensuring lasting protection.
