Sonia Gomes is a Brazilian artist who works within Afro-Brazilian traditions, to elevate historically marginalized craft practices. She creates intricate, hand-sewn assemblages that explore themes of memory, identity, and resilience, combining secondhand textiles with found materials. Gomes often sources her fabrics from family members, friends, and women in her community, describing these textiles as carriers of human stories and emotional weight. The idea of honoring overlooked histories — particularly those of women, people of color, and working-class communities is central to her work. Gomes challenges the hierarchy between fine art and craft, while foregrounding the contributions of Afro-Brazilian culture and the creative labor traditionally associated with women.