Monique  Santander is a Chilean-American from Santiago who resides in New York City and Westhampton Beach.

Santander's abstract art is known internationally for its expression of color, form and movement. Santander has exhibited in Chile, Greece, Mexico, Canada and various galleries in Florida, Manhattan and the Hamptons.

Santander is motivated by complete freedom of expression, using her emotions as a guide. Her watercolors display a sensitivity of tone and a grace of rhythm. Her acrylics on canvas are much harsher in color, and include bravura handling of the brush. The works are pleasing without abandoning her individuality of abstract imagery. Through mixed media, Santander makes her personal statement on canvas, expressing her reactions to a variety of subjects within the tapestry of life.