Infantino Victor Fernandes
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Biography
Born in India and based in Malaysia, Infantino Fernandes is a self-taught sculptor whose work explores themes of humanity, connection, and shared experience. His career path began in Mechanical Engineering before transitioning to Hospitality as a professional Chef, and ultimately to Sculpture.
His works have been commissioned by private collectors, international hotel groups such as the Hilton Hotels, and public institutions across Asia, the Middle East, and Australia.
Since 2014, he has been a commissioned artist for the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Group, creating notable public sculptures including Yang, Victor, One, Ibu, Destiny, Rise, and Instruments, now part of Malaysia’s public art landscape.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Diploma in Hospitality Management and Catering Operations.- Rizvi Academy of Hospitality Management, Mumbai-India 1996-1999
Teaching Areas
- Bringing-in Industry exposure to the students in the Arts stream
- Focussing on the essentials to succeed in the Arts as a career
- An understanding of the self and its expression through skills developed
- Art studio essentials for a practicing artist
Courses Taught
- Fine Arts / Sculpture
Achievements & Accolades
Public Sculptures around ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ City
Yang -ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Putra Mall
Victor- ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Velocity Mall
One – ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Lagoon
Destiny – ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University
Rise – ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ City
Ibu-ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Medical Centre
Instruments- ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Square Mall