Daniel G. Hernandez
Aquatic & Fishery Sciences
Graduate
2019 Fellows
Hometown: Downey, CA
Travel Locations: Tibet, Nepal, India, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador
As a descendent of the Cora people of Nayarit, Mexico, woven into Daniel’s traditional textiles are mountains, rivers and plants. Ranging from belts to blankets, these woven pieces depict the landscape upon which Daniel’s indigenous culture evolved. As a Bonderman Fellow, he wants to learn the stories told in the handwoven textiles of the indigenous people around the world. On his voyage, Daniel would like to explore what natural landscape attributes have helped shaped the indigenous textiles, and everyday lives of the native peoples. Daniel hopes to travel to Tibet, Nepal, India, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador.