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The Queens, New York native is an interdisciplinary artist, based in New York and Baltimore. Gooden received her BFA from TheSchool of Visual Arts, NY in 2005. Gooden has exhibited her work though the Cooper Union Summer Program, AC Institute Gallery, among other venues. Gooden has contributed to various projects including Design on A Dime and the Architectural Digest Exhibition and a plethora of commissions.
behind the work ...
Gooden creates mixed media drawings and installations
to present personal narratives through the use of texture,
contrast, and transformed materials. The work intends to create
an intimate dialogue with imagery, making use of nostalgic
and timeless sentiment through familiar gestures and forms.
The work leads with emotional undertones, sometimes inspired
by literature and at different times responding to the artist’s
lived experience.The work is a process of discovering
and reinterpreting ideas of societal norms, the politics
and stigmas found in sexuality, love, and cultural value
systems.Gooden makes use of the organic palettes
and natural textures found in wood, handmade paper, burlap,
and other organic materials to create a constant connection
among her diverse works and narratives. It also enhances the
subtle and distinct shifts from stark to delicate reads of her work.
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2018
The Greenpoint Gallery
Brooklyn,NY
People's Choice Show
Curated by Shawn James
2017
AC Institute Gallery
New York, NY
CODED
Curated by Qui Gonzalez + Mary Valverde
2015
Clayworks Gallery
Baltimore, MD
Putting The Pieces Together
Curated by Sarah McCann
2013
Housing Works
New York, NY
"Design On A Dime" Benefit
2012
Peter Louis Gallery
New York, NY
Curated by Peter Louis
2012
D Center Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
Women In Art Exhibition
Curated by Sarah McCann
2010
The Load of Fun Gallery
Baltimore, MD
What‘s Your War Exhibition
Curated by Oasa DuVerney + Sarah McCann
2009
The Stadium School
Baltimore, MD
Curated by Sarah McCann
2007
Photographic Gallery
New York, NY
Curated by Zachariah Artstien
2005
Visual Arts Gallery
New York, NY
New York, New York World
Curated by Jeanne Siegel + Gary Sherman
2005
School Of Visual Arts
New York, NY
B.F.A. Open Studios Exhibition
2004
School Of Visual Arts
New York, NY
Open Studios Exhibition
Commissions
NyKKEI NYC
2019 |
Mural and framed artwork throughout Resturant
Remede Pour L'amour
2017 |
Arielle Hill's Remede Pour L'amour Lingerie line headquarters
Private Collection
2015 |
Nadia & Scott Tucker anniversary portrait
Private Collection
2011 |
Craig "Speedy" Claxton - Portrait for private residence
Private Collection
2011 |
Kevin Gill's portrait of family animal
Private Collection
2010 |
Colson Taylor Horton's paintings for private collection