Solace and Sisterhood brings together the work of three artists of African descent who are friends and “sisters”: Lavett Ballard, Amber Robles-Gordon, and Evita Tezeno. Through their artwork, viewers are given an intimate look into their experiences and their sisterhood, which has developed over several years. By digging deeply into historical and contemporary perspectives on African American life, exploring traditions in the African diasporic community, or remixing commonly known objects, these artists span media and aesthetics. They tackle topics of self-identity, Black female beauty, and spiritual discovery. They resist single affiliations and simple answers to difficult questions. All the while, they maintain deep bonds that now transcend friendship. They are now sisters.
Read MoreAmber Robles-Gordon to give ‘Artist Talk’ at ISU
Robles-Gordon is a multidisciplinary Afro-Latina artist based out of Washington, D.C., who was born in Puerto Rico, grew up in Arlington, Virginia, and has family living in the U.S. Virgin Islands, she said. The six double-sided quilts are meant to convey her perspective of these territories while deconstructing how they are affected by foreign and domestic policies and “stimulate further dialogue regarding the long arm of the American political machine.”
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SUCCESSIONS: Traversing U.S. Colonialism at Indiana State University Jan. 22 -Feb. 16
Amber Robles-Gordon
Amber Robles-Gordon’s Successions: Traversing U.S. Colonialism, are a series of abstract textile artworks that interrogate the past and current hegemonic domestic and foreign policies within its federal district of Washington, D.C., and its other five inhabited territories. It is through these works that the viewer is granted a pathway through discursive criticism around issues impacting marginalized communities.
Reception: Feb. 1, 4-6pm
Artist’s Talk: Feb. 1, 4:30pm Duration: Jan. 22- Feb. 16, 2024
Turman Gallery
Indiana State University
Fine Arts Building
649 Chestnut Street Terre Haute, IN 47809
GALLERY HOURS:
M-F 11am - 4pm
All gallery events are free and open to the public.
The first edition of "Successions: Traversing US Colonialism"was held at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center in fall 2021. The exhibition was curated by Larry Ossei-Mensah.
https://www.american.edu/cas/museum/2021/successions.cfm
https://www.amberroblesgordon.com/successions-traversing-us-colonialism
LEFT: AMBER ROBLES-GORDON. RIGHT: DETAIL OF MONTGOMERY BRAWL. PHOTO CREDIT: AMBER ROBLES-GORDON AND JARRETT HENDRIX.
Who is worthy of care? Amber Robles-Gordon's Surely, she (he/we) is a little animal?
WHAT IS THIS NATION’S HISTORY OF VALUING LIFE? THE LIFE OF ANIMALS, CHILDREN, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR?
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Deconstructing Surely, she (he/we) is a little animal? Panel Discussion
Surely, she (he/we) is a little animal? is a chronological visual exploration of the cross generational and long term impact of imperialism and colonialism. In each of the six mixed media on wood panel works Robles-Gordon begins with the transatlantic slave trade and leads the viewer on a panoramic sweep contemplating the modern-day systems and infrastructures that continue to uplift colonialism and imperialism.
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Amber Robles-Gordon: Surely, she (he/we) is a little animal? - artplugged.co.uk
Who/what is worthy of care? Who cares for the defenseless? Who/what is defended? Incorporating the transdisciplinary study of human ecology into her practice and scope, Robles-Gordon uses the field as an anchor in her expansive investigations of race, history, the sciences and culture. The resulting new body of work rigorously explores colonialism and imperialism, global anti-blackness, child welfare and animal cruelty. Finding them all connected, just not equally, the exhibition exposes frank contradictions in American perceptions of human life, animal life and minority lives.
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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.
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Amber Robles-Gordon continúa con exposición en Washington D.C. - Periódico El Adoquín
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.
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BUTTER is made possible each year through the combined efforts of GANGGANG, approximately 50 artists and makers, and about 100 creative entrepreneurs in Indianapolis. (Photo/Solo Mabry)
BUTTER artists talk art, equity and cultivating creativity
“We need to go positive towards each other because that’s the only way that we’re going to make real change,” Robles-Gordon said. “We have to deconstruct the lens of white supremacy, the lens of anti-Blackness, and that starts with us looking at each other and treating each other differently.”
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"Finding Home" Exhibition at Maryland Hall
Curated by Wilfredo Valladares
“ Finding Home” art exhibition at Maryland Hall Chaney & Marino Galleries. Featuring Amber Robles -Gordon, Edgard Endress, Jin Lee, Sandra Perez-Ramos, Sunhee Jung, Trisha Kryner
Read MoreNew Art Series "Ancestral Realms, Blossoms and Dominions Within" Featured at Martha's Vineyard
Fibers of My Soul is an art exhibition that weaves together the diverse cultural experiences and traditions of a group of talented artists. Through a captivating array of mediums, including fiber collage, painted textiles, and hand-dyed abstracts, this exhibition serves as a bridge connecting the artists' narratives to the audience's shared human experiences. Each artist featured in this exhibition brings a unique perspective rooted in their personal journey, cultural heritage, and individual artistic expression.
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La artista nacida en San Juan y criada desde pequeña en Arlington Virginia, Amber Robles-Gordon, está presentando la primera exposición individual en línea, Place of Breath and Birth, en la Galería de Arte de la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, en Santurce.
Su trabajo artístico representa un retrato de sus recuerdos de niña. Según nos cuenta en entrevista, este momento en la vida de la artista fue muy complejo, no solamente por encontrarse en un nuevo lugar a temprana edad, con una cultura e idioma totalmente diferente a la de San Juan, pero además por el discrimen que la recibió en aquel entonces. Esta exposición es dedicada a esa parte de su vida y su afán por recuperar su herencia.
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Artist Talk at IA&A at Hillyer
Artist/Exhibition Conversation: On Saturday May 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm join us for a conversation between Amber Robles-Gordon, a featured solo artist during the month of May, and George Hemphill, renowned gallerist in Washington DC. Robles-Gordon and Hemphill will be discussing the underpinnings of her current body of artwork, the connective threads to the Washington Color School, and an undiminished love and appreciation of the artwork of Alma Thomas.
This program is organized in conjunction with Robles-Gordon's exhibition Remnants: a visual journey of memory and renewal, which will be on view through Sunday, May 28, 2023. The event is free to the public. Advanced registrations are welcomed.
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Soy Luz, amor, y frecuencia.(I am light, love and frequency), 2023, mixed media, 80 (L) x 60 (H) in
IA&A AT HILLYER / International Arts and Artists at Hillyer / Amber Robles-Gordon / Remnants
In this series, Robles-Gordon explores the emotional, physical, and psychic processes of loss. This body of work conveys the mental and physical effort it takes to move through loss. The artist works sequentially and within these works, deploying the lenses of abstraction, realism, photography, sacred geometry, symbolism, and installation art to convey a journey of self-awareness and growth. Together, these artworks present a visual telling of love, loss, and healing.
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CREATING A NEW WHOLE
IA&A at Hillyer presents Pulse 2023, an exhibition that recognizes the role of Hillyer’s Advisory Committee in identifying artists for solo and group exhibitions at Hillyer’s renowned contemporary art space. The exhibition features work by some of Hillyer’s past notable members such as Helen Frederick, Renée Stout, and Tom Wolff, and current members, Joan Belmar, Nikki Brugnoli, Anna U Davis, Elsabe Dixon, Cianne Fragione, Pat Goslee, Laurel Lukaszewski, Cory Oberndorfer, John Paradiso, and Amber Robles-Gordon.
Read MorePulse 2023 @ IA&A At Hillyer
IA&A at Hillyer presents Pulse 2023, an exhibition that recognizes the role of Hillyer’s Advisory Committee in identifying artists for solo and group exhibitions at Hillyer’s renowned contemporary art space. The exhibition features work by some of Hillyer’s past notable members such as Helen Frederick, Renée Stout, and Tom Wolff, and current members, Joan Belmar, Nikki Brugnoli, Anna U Davis, Elsabe Dixon, Cianne Fragione, Pat Goslee, Laurel Lukaszewski, Cory Oberndorfer, John Paradiso, and Amber Robles-Gordon.
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Amber Robles-Gordon Featured / Art News / The Best Booths at Untitled’s 2022 Edition on Miami Beach
Building on two previous bodies of work, both created since the pandemic, With Every Fibre of My Being (2022) by Amber Robles-Gordon presents a visual summary of the ongoing research that the artist has conducted into her identities as an Afro-Latina of Puerto Rican heritage and as a U.S. citizen living in the District of Columbia…Art News, Tafeta Gallery, Untitled Art Fair
Read MorePhoto gallery: Images of the VIP opening for Prizm Art Fair in Miami
BY D.A. VARELA
UPDATED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 12:00 AM
Artist Marryam Moma strikes a pose with her art collage at the Art Prizm Fair. D.A. VARELA dvarela@miamiherald.com
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Now in its 10th year, Prizm Art Fair on Flagler Street gives artists of African descent the opportunity to showcase their work. “The market doesn’t generally highlight and celebrate enough Black artists,” founder Mikhaile Solomon said. “This is a place where you can come to see all of the best artists who are emanating from Africa and its diaspora.” This year’s theme is “Vernacular À la Mode,” which Solomon deemed a way to honor all people of African descent. “We wanted to celebrate all the ways in which people of African descent exist in various parts of the world,” Solomon said.
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Artist Amber Robles-Gordon strikes a pose in front of her artwork entitled ‘At The Altar: Dance of the Serpents’ at the Art Prizm Fair during Art Basel in the Design District neighborhood of Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Artist Matthew McCarthy strikes a pose with his installation entitled ‘Serious Tings Ago Happen’ displayed at the Art Prizm Fair. McCarthy created the artwork with collaborator Maxine Walters. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
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TAFETA Gallery / Untitled Art / Miami Beach
TAFETA will present a multimedia collection from Amber Robles-Gordon, Enam Gbewonyo and Marielle Plaisir at this year’s Untitled Art Miami Beach, during Art Basel Miami week 2022.
The three artists mixed media work in textiles, paintings and site-specific installations draw inspiration from their personal connections to the USA, United Kingdom and the Caribbean, interlinking shared musings on humanity, the body, and the impact of societal constructs on people of colour.
“Imagining a World Creates It”: Amber Robles-Gordon Interviewed by Jessica Lanay
