Artist Statement

Diabou Hubbard is a Senegalese artist based in New York who dedicates her practice to exploring the cultural diversity of the African continent, more specifically Senegalese culture. Her unique use of oil and acrylic paint, as well as her vibrant textile art, presents a complex, juxtaposed image of African traditionalism and modernity. Hubbard's artwork is driven by her relentless search for identity, and her portrait paintings are a reflection of the complexities of the African experience.

With her art, Hubbard aims to bring a voice to the African community and explore the possibilities of a shared global experience.


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Education

BFA, School of Art and Design, Alfred University, Alfred, NY - Expected May 2025

Experience

January 2024 - Present

Digital Content Coordinator

Alfred University Art and Design D.P.P., Alfred, New York

Managing and organizing digital content, including documentation, for the art school’s online platform.

January 2024 - May 2024

Jerome Ackerman Internship

Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Alfred, New York

Assist in writing descriptions for artworks records. Help with the installation of exhibitions.

May 2023 - Present

Museum Assistant

Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Alfred, New York

Manage the museum’s sale’s records whether it is admission or publication. Monitor security cameras while guests are in the museum and offer any assistance to guests when needed. Keep records of customer transactions, process customer’s memberships.

August 2022 - December 2022

Print shop Assistant

Alfred University Art and Design D.P.P. , Alfred, New York

Assisting with setting up, operating and adjusting machines. Maintain a clean environment to work in.

October 2020 - April 2021

Face Painter

Betty’s Art World, Dakar, Senegal

Assisted with coordination and planning of events.

November 2019 - March 2021

Sales Assistant

Betty’s Art World, Dakar, Senegal

Oversaw art sales, kept track of inventory and maintained sales records.

Solo Exhibitions

2024 — Blue tales, Robert C. Turner Gallery, Alfred University, Alfred, New York

2023 — A ticket to Senegal: where one feels at home, Robert C. Turner Gallery, Alfred University, Alfred, New York.

Group Exhibitions

2023 - 2024 — SUNY Systems Art Exhibition, H. Carl McCall Building, Albany, New York

2022 — Disruption Colorized, Idea Lab Alfred University, Alfred, New York

Awards

2021 Merit Scholarship, Alfred University, Alfred, New York