Friday feels… Deborah Roberts creates stirring collages that explore the challenges faced by “young Black children as they strive to build their identity, particularly as they respond to preconceived social constructs” (Stephen Friedman Gallery). Her boldly kinetic montages mix different skin tones, facial features, hairstyles and items of clothing. “With collage, I can create a more expansive and inclusive view of the Black cultural experience,” the Texas-based artist has explained.
