Artist Talk with Rowena Federico Finn

Join artist Rowena Federico Finn for a discussion on migration, memory, identity, colonization, and more related to her solo exhibition on view at Artspace until April 4.

About Rowena Federico Finn

ROWENA FEDERICO FINN’s work combines Philippine Indigenous materials with American crafting traditions to create what she calls Filipina-Futurism: intricate, tactile pieces that form a new visual and cultural language—one that speaks to the experience of being neither fully from one place nor the other, while imagining futures in which those in-between spaces are sources of power. Her practice is rooted in her lived experiences as an artist, mother, educator, and community activist shaped by colonialism, patriarchy, and other forces that define belonging. Through these lenses, Rowena creates work that holds space for viewers to reflect on their own identities, inheritances, and the environments that have shaped them; the personal becomes a point of connection, inviting others to see their own stories mirrored in the tension and resilience embedded in each piece. She has won numerous awards and exhibited throughout the country, and her work was recently acquired by the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, VA. Rowena lives in Virginia with her husband and three children.

About Artspace

Artspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace, visit artspacenc.org

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Free street parking is available on Davie Street. Free parking is available at the following parking decks:

• City Center Deck, 429 S. Wilmington St.
• Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington St.
• Municipal Complex Deck, 201 W. Morgan St.
• Wilmington Street Station Deck, 117 S. Wilmington St.

There are also several pay lots nearby: City Market parking lot and several Secure P lots for night + weekend parking (314 E Davie St, 415 S Person St, 417 S Person St).

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