On Exhibition — GO HOME: Artwork by Robbie Sena, Teen Creative Fellow
June 14, 2025 – September 14, 2025
On view during regular library hours in the Updike Room, 3rd Floor
GO HOME explores Robbie Sena’s experiences as a first-generation American youth trying to navigate his connection to his homeland and culture.
My name is Robbie. I’m a multimedia? Interdisciplinary? Artist? here in Providence. This exhibit – as part of the Teen Creative Fellowship 2025 – is the exploration of my identity as a first-generation Filipino American, which has been something I’ve grappled with for a long time. I’m Filipino by blood, yes, my entire family is Filipino, but how Filipino I feel is debatable. I feel there are a lot of shortcomings I have that invalidate my status as Filipino, even though I know that’s silly. But don’t worry. My conclusion after all this is that I’ve got other things to worry about and life is awesome anyway.
Programming
Saturday, June 14, 12:30 to 3:30 pm: Opening Reception and Collage Workshop for Exhibition: “GO HOME” Artwork by Robbie Sena, Teen Creative Fellow
Please join us in celebrating the opening of Robbie Sena’s exhibition GO HOME. These events will take place in the Seminar Room and Updike Room, 3rd Floor.
We invite you to gather for an artist talk led by the 2025 Teen Creative Fellow! Robbie Sena will discuss the historical research that inspired his showcased art in the exhibit GO HOME. Along with his talk, Robbie will host a collage workshop, where participants will have the opportunity to create their own artwork. Refreshments will be provided!
This event is free and open to the public; registration is encouraged but not required. Find more information about the exhibition here.
Thanks to the Providence Dept. of Art, Culture + Tourism for project funds and to artist mentors, Bhen Alan and Angela Crenshaw.