about

jacob li rosenberg

BIO

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Born in Madison, Wisconsin. Attending school at UC Berkeley studying Art Practice and Sociology.

As a mixed-race artist whose family is made up of Chinese and Jewish immigrants, I contextualize my work with the experiences of my ancestors who lived through the harsh realities of totalitarian rule, racism, and discrimination.

My work is inspired by Tehching Hsieh, Ai Weiwei, Marina Abramovic, and other artists who utilize their distinct voices to initiate discussions about contemporary social issues. I am interested in the intersections of visual culture and social change; I believe art can be used as a medium to activate change across the world. I am particularly concerned about issues involving social justice, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity, as well as moral and ethical questions surrounding policies and power structures.

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CV

EDUCATION

University of California at Berkeley (2019-2023)

Majors: Art Practice, Sociology

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HONORS/AWARDS:

(2019) Scholastic Art and Writing Awards National Silver Medal for Photography

(2019) Scholastic Art and Writing Awards State Gold Key (x1) and Honorable Mentions (x2) for Photography

SCHOLARSHIPS:

(2019) Ries/Roth Scholarship Fund

(2019) West High School Art Department Scholarship

EXHIBITION:

(2020) UW Madison Asian American Studies Program \\ “DIRTY” Artwork displayed on department’s website homepage

(2020) Youth Climate Action Team \\ “DIRTY” artwork featured on YCAT Instagram page

(2019) Worth Ryder Art Gallery Student Show \\ “Deport Me” Project selected to be displayed in student show at UC Berkeley

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INTERNSHIP

(2018) LAB3 \\ Worked alongside team of artists, writers, and scientists. Explored physics from the viewpoint of contemporary, visual, literary, and performing arts. Created artistic project connecting ideas of physics and humanities.

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