Curate returns online on January 1! You'll find episodes on whro.org/curate, YouTube, or your favorite social platform.
Episode 1: Rowena Federico Finn
Explore the vibrant work of Rowena Federico Finn, a Virginia Beach artist and educator whose Filipino heritage inspires her art and teaching. Discover how she empowers students and connects art with community in Hampton Roads.
Connect with Rowena:
RowenaFinn.com
@RowenaFinnArtist
Artist Bio:
Rowena Federico Finn is a Filipino-America multi-disciplinary artist whose award-winning artwork is greatly influenced by her many years as a high-school art teacher and her volunteer work on the Virginia Asian Advisory Board, the Virginia Art Education Association, and the WHRO Community Advisory Board. Craftsmanship, a deep understanding of materials and techniques, and in-depth research combine with a multitude of media, including her unique use of indigenous materials to create distinct, Filipina-Futurist artworks that bridge the gap between her Filipino heritage and American upbringing. Utilizing the "womanly arts" of sewing and crafts as her weapons of choice, her works are subtle and intimate, requiring the viewer to come closer, eliciting a desire to reach out and touch the art, only to realize what seemed soft is sharp, hard, jagged. Her sculptural pieces address themes of authenticity and belonging, and exploring the tenuous balance between honoring tradition and destroying harmful belief structures to build something completely new and honest for the generations that follow. Rowena resides in Virginia Beach, VA with her talented, loving, supportive husband and three infinitely interesting and inspiring kids.
About Curate 757
Each episode of Curate 757 dives deep into the unique stories, inspirations, and creative journeys of these artists. Viewers will gain a window into the processes that drive their work and the impact they aspire to make through their craft. From powerful performances to thought-provoking art, this season offers an expansive look at the cultural tapestry that makes Hampton Roads a creative haven.
Mark your calendars for January 1 and join us on whro.org/curate, YouTube, or your favorite social platform to experience Curate 757 Season 9.
Catch up on past episodes online.
Curate 757 is brought to you by:
Corporate Sponsors:
Hermitage Museum, Torggler Fine Arts Center, Chrysler Museum of Art, Muscarelle Museum at William and Mary, TCC
Grant Funder:
City of Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Arts & Humanities Commission