BIO
Nicholas Robles (b.1997 Cincinnati, OH) is a multidisciplinary artist working in San Mateo, CA. He explores the conversation between labor, masculinity, innocence, and history in a research-based practice, primarily working in metals, ceramics, and found objects. He graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in Art Practice with Honors and M.S. and B.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering.
He is currently running Robles Studio, a handcraft design studio.
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Born in 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Resides and works in San Mateo, California.
Education:
2022, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University. Stanford, California.
2020, B.A. Art Practice with Honors, Stanford university. Stanford, California.
2020, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University. Stanford, California.
Professional experience:
2023-present, Lecturer, Stanford University.
2022-present, Ceramics Instructor, The Pottery Studio SF, Stanford Student Studio.
2022-2023, Life Sciences Research Professional, Stanford University.
2020-2022, Manufacturing Course & Shop Assistant, Stanford University, CA.
Selected exhibitions:
2024, One More Time, Good Mother Studio, Oakland, CA
2022, Meet the Makers Showcase (group exhibition), Peterson Building, Stanford University
2020, Spring Virtual Arts Fair (group exhibition), Digital
2020, Here and Elsewhere (group exhibition), Coulter Gallery
2020, A Geography of Dreams, Coulter Gallery
2019, Stanford Undergraduate Arts Exhibition, Stanford Art Gallery
2019, Disability Studies Committee Art Exhibition, Old Union
2019, How to Unfold a Paperclip, Mohr Family Critique Space
2018, EARTHTONES: Earth Day Artists of Color, O’Donohue Family Farm
2018, ArtX: Exponentiate, d.school Atrium
2018, Mental Health Art Exhibition, Toyon Hall
2017, Frost Concert Art Installation, Stanford Stadium
Selected publications:
2022, Exploring Immigrant Identity Through Art
2019, Kuntskammer Journal of Art (Spring)
2017, Pulse Magazine Artist Spotlight