About
Malcolm A. Rolling is a multifaceted American Artist, born in Newark, New Jersey and hailing from East Orange. Rolling obtained his Bachelors of Arts in Studio Art by way of Elizabeth CityState University in May of 2014.
The artist specializes in the conceptualization and production of studio, public, and educational arts.Rolling's style can be described as raw and unfiltered Urban Contemporary Afro Impressionism.
The artist relies heavily on industrial tools and mediums frequently used on the streets such as aerosol, ink, acrylic, airless sprayers, repurposed discarded materials, and countless more. Amidst those raw qualities, Rolling possesses a refined touch due to his background in studio and mural production. Assisting artists such as TMNK, Asher Levine, Sterling Brown, and Rodney Gilbert, has greatly influenced his creative process.
Currently, Rolling is the Chief Operating Officer of the uniquely prestigious YENDOR, an artist owned and operated production house/ cohort, founded by the late Rodney Gilbert. Along with his two supporting partners, Kareem Willis and Andrew Binger, Rolling has successfully transitioned the mission and vision of YENDOR, ushering in the next generation of visual and performing artist within the city of Newark.
Malcolm A. Rolling's inspiration derives from the legacy of American hardship and the triumphant resistance of oppressed people. Sometimes we love, scratch, smile, rebel, laugh, educate, and organize our way out of positions of loss. Rolling tells those stories in condensed symbolisms, iconographies, and expressions through vibrantly figurative textured pieces.
Info
marolling888@gmail.com
(973) 666 - 9260
Elizabeth City State University,
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Bachelors of Arts specializing in Studio Art
Class of 2014
East Orange Campus High School
East Orange, New Jersey
Class of 2009
Work / Internship Experience ___________________________________________________
Yendor Productions/ Arts
Newark, New Jersey
Production Manager, On-staff Artist/Craftsmen, Arts Educator
july 2016 - present
VATA Construction
Parlin, New Jersey
Carpenter, Framer, Laborer
April 2015 - january2016
Sarah 55 Studios
Brooklyn, New York
Liaison, Creative Director, Studio / Content manager
February 2015 - May 2015
Asher Levine Studios
Sculpture Assistant
Manhattan, New York
July 2014 - April 2015
The Me Nobody Knows
Manhattan, New York
Artist Assistant, Content Assistant
Summer/Winter 2010
Pete's Odyssey
Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, New Jersey
Layout artist, Penciler
Spring 2009