Sabrina Nelson

Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition

February 16 - March 10, 2021

Reception: Thursday, February 18, 2021, 6-8 PM

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Sabrina Nelson was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up amidst the city’s infamous protests for racial equality of the 1960’s and 70’s. That experience helped inform her journey to being a creator and educator. 

Nelson has over three decades of experience in the arts including her studio practice, teaching, and arts administration work. Her mixed-media artworks take the form of installations, sculptures, performances art, and decorative art. Nelson’s work tackles issues of Black feminism, grief, and racist acts of violence.

The artist currently teaches at DIA and holds a degree from CCS. Her work can be found in private and public collections around the United States, and has been exhibited both domestically and internationally at an impressive list of important cultural institutions and galleries.

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Sabrina Nelson

Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition

February 16 - March 10, 2021

Reception: Thursday, February 18, 2021, 6-8 PM

Mourning Dress - Empty Womb
Mourning Dress - Empty Womb

Charcoal, conte crayon, gold on paper
53" x 50"

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Sabrina Nelson was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up amidst the city’s infamous protests for racial equality of the 1960’s and 70’s. That experience helped inform her journey to being a creator and educator. 

Nelson has over three decades of experience in the arts including her studio practice, teaching, and arts administration work. Her mixed-media artworks take the form of installations, sculptures, performances art, and decorative art. Nelson’s work tackles issues of Black feminism, grief, and racist acts of violence.

The artist currently teaches at DIA and holds a degree from CCS. Her work can be found in private and public collections around the United States, and has been exhibited both domestically and internationally at an impressive list of important cultural institutions and galleries.

Mourning Dress - Empty Womb
Mourning Dress - Empty Womb
Dress for Mourning - Why You Wanna Fly Black Bird
Dress for Mourning - Why You Wanna Fly Black Bird
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Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition | February 16 - March 10, 2021

The Infinity of Thoughts
50" x 50" - Acrylic on Canvas
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