Amber Robles-Gordon

D.C.-based artist Amber Robles–Gordon has created assemblages that cover swaths of the walls and floor, forming symmetrical arrangements of original paintings and objects along with bric-a-brac that could have been pulled right out of granny’s house. Among these talismans are coasters, sticks wrapped with rainbow thread, embroidery samplers, vividly painted wood planks, and live plants in glass cubes of water.

Through their pieces, the artists reflect on shared experiences, understanding and a supportive bond that fosters resilience. They examine a sense of sisterhood within the Black community, which transcends individual stories and shared experiences, creating a space for solace.

Jamiyah Bonds, a sophomore government and politics major, said she always enjoys seeing other people’s world experiences through art.

Who is worthy of care? Amber Robles-Gordon’s “Surely, she (he/we) is a little animal?” critically examines power, control, and societal implications. The show aims to visually demonstrate how unchecked control can lead to the mistreatment of both animals and children, emphasizing that these issues are universally connected and perpetuate a cycle of violence and abuse. The body of work, six mixed-media collages on wooden panels, also highlights the deep-rooted biases and racism that contribute to the devaluation of lives, particularly those of people of color, on a global scale.

20 October 2023 - 30 September 2024

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo / San Juan, Puerto Rico

Luego de cuatro años de ardua labor investigativa, el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico presenta su nueva exhibición “Puerto Rico Negrx”, primera muestra institucional en el país que presenta a artistas negrxs en un contexto histórico y un diálogo intergeneracional.

Al encontrarlos todos conectados, pero no por igual, Amber Robles-Gordon vincula visualmente las historias y desarrollos de los movimientos estadounidenses de protección infantil y bienestar animal con los derechos civiles y las luchas en curso por la libertad.