cole roberts (b. 1999) is a multimedia artist and audio engineer from philadelphia
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