Debora Rosental

Debora Rosental is an Argentinian artist based in Miami Florida. With a background as Biochemist, Pharmacist, and a Doctorate in Cellular Biology, she translates  her scientific perspective into arts of weaving and natural dyeing, treating every fiber and pigment as an experiment in identity and nature.

She takes an experimental approach to her work. She goes beyond traditional fabric by using innovative biomaterials and dyes made from native Florida plants.Through her art , Rosental explores the delicate themes of identity, ancestry, and the human impact on the environment.

Her creative journey has been shaped by this unique blend of disciplines, leading her to explore the profound connections between color, nature, and cultural heritage. Debora’s interest in natural dyes from native Florida plants became crucial to her work and her understanding of the intimate relationship between memory, identity and landscape.

Rosental is a two-time winner of the Miami Individual Artist (MIA) Grants (2024-2026). She is currently an Artist-in-Residence at the Deering Estate program.

Her work has been exhibited in prestigious institutions, such as Coral Gables Museum, the Handweaving Museum, Florida International University (FIU),The Coral Springs Museum of Art, and The Hollywood Art and Culture Center. She is co-author of the published book: South Florida Color Palette. Natural Dyes and Native Plants.