Did you know that Afrofuturism intersects with the environment? If not, have no fear — Amber Robles Gordon is here. 

Gordon is an Afro-Puerto Rican mixed-media visual artist who uses found objects and textiles to create installations, sculptures, and public artwork that explore ethnicity, gender, the environment, and her philosophical experiences.

Since obtaining a master’s degree in fine arts from Howard University, and a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration from Trinity University, Gordon’s works have been featured in various publications such as the Washington Post, the Huffington Post, MSNBC, and the Miami Herald, not to mention she had been commissioned to create public art installations for organizations such as the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Northern VA Fine Arts Associations, Washington Project For The Arts, and Humanities Council of Washington D.C. 

A strong advocate for the Washington, D.C. arts community, Gordon’s work also ties into the concept of Afrofuturism, a concept that allows us to look at realities and the future through a Black lens. According to Gordon, she believes that through this lens, people can start to see a better future for safe, sustainable living.

Learn more about Gordon’s work and connect with her on social media by visiting her website.