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