About
Sheldon Omar-Abba is the proud son of immigrants and a brown man in America. His work straddles the line between practicing artist and creative facilitator. His projects are often collaborations between artists, institutions and communities focused on documentation, and collective storytelling. He currently uses film photography as an access point for relationship building and discussions around topics of identity, race and social justice. As an active member of “Extension or Communication” he works to develop projects that investigate the role of artist and individuals as researchers and agents of change within their communities alongside co-founders Ricky Yanas and Grimaldi Baez.
Recent Exhibitions / Inclusions
OFF THE WALL: Investigating Philadelphia's Graffiti, Street Art and Public - Haverford College
Meet You There - South Philly Barbacoa
Wet Lab residency -Schuylkill River Education Center
Extension or Communication: Puerto Rico -Taller Puertorriqueño
Extension or Communication: Puerto Rico - TSA Gallery
Chestnut Hill Academy - Group Show Curated by Michael Kohler
Philadelphia Assembled - Philadelphia Museum of Art
Print
Chinatown Bus Stories
Philadelphia PA, 2005 - today
Sheldon.Abba@gmail.com
Call or text (203) 240 5062