Sandra Monterroso is a known textile artist whose work reflects gender issues and power structures. Inspired by the techniques and aesthetics of indigenous people from her native Guatemala, her work is often presented as installations.

Sandra Monterroso occupied the Studio House until December 16. During that time, she developed the project of the series Corazón delator: recetas para sanar heridas (Telltale Heart: Recipes to Heal Wounds), inspired by a story by Edgar Alan Poe and in indigenous recipes to cure evil eye. At the end of the residency period, the pieces were exhibited.

Monterroso's artistic education includes a Ph.D. in artistic practices, a master's in design processes, and a bachelor's degree in graphic design. She lives and works in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Her oeuvre reflects gender and power themes and her commentaries about the colonial residues in contemporary society. She is inspired by the techniques and aesthetics of the indigenous population of her native country. She uses in her creative process artisanal procedures, such as fabric dyeing using natural components from her culture. Her pieces offer a point of encounter between the traditional and the contemporary and often are presented as soft sculptures and installations. Her work has been included in numerous international exhibitions in museums, institutions, and galleries.