collage, found imagery, photography, family archives; 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
COLLAGE ON VIEW
Bria Sterling-Wilson: The Sterlings
at Julio Fine Arts Gallery in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
10 October-22 November 2024
In “The Sterlings”, Bria Sterling-Wilson, the 2024-2025 Julio Fine Arts Gallery Artist-in-Residence, delves into the complexities of family, identity, and generational ties through her powerful collages and photography. Using family photographs as her foundation, Sterling-Wilson stitches together fragments of memory to craft a visual narrative that honors the significance of legacy and cultural heritage.
collage, family archives; 2022. Courtesy of the artist.
Her artistic process involves carefully selecting, deconstructing, and reassembling archival materials, reflecting how we piece together our understanding of family history and personal identity. Sterling-Wilson, as the author of her own narrative, preserves her lineage by integrating elements from her family archives and actively shapes its continuing story. Through intimate scenes captured in her childhood home, she builds upon her family archive to explore shared memories.
The collages and photographs in “The Sterlings” bridge the past and present, emphasizing the intergenerational connections that define familial bonds. Through layered imagery and textures, Sterling-Wilson invites viewers to actively engage and reflect on their own relationships with family, culture, and traditions.
(text adapted from material provided by the gallery)
INFORMATION
Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Loyola University Maryland
4501 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21210 USA
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