cole roberts (b. 1999) is a multimedia artist and audio engineer from philadelphia
        we are slipping down the barrels of each other’s necks, and every so often embracing embarrassment and risk. we are a snarling, feral animal tethered to a chain, using all our might to break free. we are licking ears and getting our tiny hoop earrings trapped in each other, breaking free, and watching it all wane. we are car crashes occurring at a fatal velocity.
I am interested in exploring the infinite mutability of sound and photography as it relates to the many different forms of connection. sound, and photography without fail, manifests in my practice; whether that be through video, sculpture, installation, or music. i am drawn to creating works that heighten the viewer’s awareness of their bodily functions, bring awareness to the conditions of their immediate surroundings, and ultimately bring the viewer closer to themselves.  

education
2018  -  2022    BFA Sculpture, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, USA     

group exhibitions
2024      Spákonuhof kynna, Museum of Profecies, Skagaströnd, Iceland
2024      Opið Hús, NES Artist Residency Studio, Skagaströnd, Iceland
2024      Intimacy: 18th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, William Way Community Center, Philadelphia, USA
2022      From When I Looked Again for the First Time, Lubov Gallery, New York, USA
2022      every reward constitutes a degradation of energy, Straw Gallery, Philadelphia, USA
2022      Temple Of Joy, Temple Contemporary Gallery, Philadelphia, USA
2022      Animated Architecture, Tyler School of Art Architecture Gallery, Philadelphia, USA
2022      site/line, Tyler School of Art Atrium Gallery, Philadelphia, USA
2022      Pier Review, Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia, USA
2021      Tiny Biennale, Temple University Rome Campus Gallery, Rome, Italy

solo exhibitions
2022      Body Of, Stella Elkins Gallery, Philadelphia PA
2021      Gravity & Grace / Void & Compensation, Straw Gallery, Philadelphia PA

performances

10_06_24    A Night of Experimental Music w/ Atomic Mnemonic, Collapsing &, Cole Roberts    

residencies
06_2024    NES, Skagaströnd, Iceland

professional 

2021 - Present    Freelance, Audio Engineering, Audio Production, Sound Design, & Studio / Art Photographer
2024 - Present    Radio Host, Hong Kong Community Radio, Remote
2023 - Present    Visitor Services Assistant, Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, USA
2022 - Present    On-Call A/V Technician, Asian Arts Initiative, Philadelphia, USA
2022 - 2024        Studio Assistant, Akeem Smith, Philadelphia, USA
2023                    Studio Assistant, Anne Ishii, Philadelphia, USA
2018 - 2022         Information Technology Help Desk Technician, Temple University, Philadelphia, USA
2021                    Studio Assistant / Upholster, BBDW, Philadelphia, USA
2020                    Studio Assistant, Pietro Ruffo, Rome, Italy
2019                   Studio Assistant, Nichola Kinch, Philadelphia, USA