Camden FireWorks presents the solo exhibition of Cerena Robertson’s art from January 19 to March 2, 2025. Reflecting on My Roots illustrates Cerena’s experience integrating into Philadelphia society as a first generation American with roots in Jamaica.

Artist Bio

Cerena Robertson is an emerging oil painter from Philadelphia. From the age of five, she began teaching herself how to draw, driven by a desire to create art that reflected her unique vision. By age fifteen, Cerena began painting professionally, sharing her work and quickly gaining recognition on multiple social media platforms.

Although she began her artistic journey with colored pencil drawings, Cerena has a focus on acrylic and oil painting. and her work is characterized by bright pigments and a semi-realistic style. After graduating high school, she briefly attended Temple University to pursue art, she left school to work in the arts full-time as a career.

 

About Camden FireWorks

Camden FireWorks opened in Camden, NJ in June of 2016.  Camden FireWorks’ mission is to use art to create social change. As the only multidisciplinary art gallery in Camden, New Jersey, we have featured artwork from diverse artists representing a variety of disciplines.  In addition, we offer studio rentals, art workshops, and hosts exhibitions and cultural performances in our 1889 firehouse.