Coralina Meyer

Architecture & Interior Design Director Abra Studio

Coralina Rodriguez Meyer is a multifaceted professional known for her work as an artist, architect, and community organizer. She is the founder of Abra Studio, where she serves as the Architecture and Design Director. Her practice focuses on community-centered urban design and creating sanctuaries in urban environments.3 4

Background and Education::

Coralina was born in the Everglades, Florida, and raised between Homestead, FL, and the Caribbean. She has a mixed indigenous heritage, being of Muisca Inca descent.1
She holds a BFA in Architecture from Parsons School of Design and an MFA in Sculpture Combined Media from Hunter College CUNY.1
Her education also includes studies at Universitat der Kunst in Berlin, Syracuse University in Florence, and Maryland Institute College of Art.1

Professional Career::

Coralina founded Abra Studio in 2005, which has grown into a prominent interior and exterior design firm working with Fortune 500 companies.5
Her work spans over two decades across thirty countries, integrating art, architecture, activism, advocacy, education, and archival research.2
She has participated in various fellowships and residencies, including the AnkhLave Arts Alliance Garden Project Fellowship.2

Artistic and Activist Endeavors::

As a Quipucamayoc artist, Coralina's work involves creating documentary sculptures and immersive installations that address climate change and reproductive health issues.1 2
Her artistic practice is deeply intertwined with her activism, focusing on building cultural resilience and advocating for social justice through her art and architecture.2

Coralina's diverse career reflects her commitment to using art and design as tools for social change and cultural preservation.