Saturday, April 25, 2026 · No. 114
Artist Profile

Grace Rosario Perkins

Grace Rosario Perkins is a multidisciplinary artist recognized for paintings and installations that explore the intersections of her Native American, queer, and gender identities.

Biography

Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Grace Rosario Perkins is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, video installation, and sculpture. She is a member of the Black Salt Collective, a collaborative group that informs her broader artistic engagement with identity and community.

Her work is characterized by a focus on personal and cultural narratives, often utilizing abstract forms to examine the complexities of her heritage. She has received recognition through various nominations, including the SFMoMA Society for the Encouragement of Contemporary Art Award and a United States Arts Fellowship.

In 2025, Perkins reached a significant career milestone with her first solo museum exhibition in New York City at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Titled Grace Rosario Perkins: Circles, Spokes, Zigzags, Rivers, the exhibition showcased a selection of her recent large-scale paintings and sculptural work.

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Notable Works

  • Grace Rosario Perkins: Circles, Spokes, Zigzags, Rivers · 2025Painting and sculpture

Career Highlights

  • 2025Whitney Museum solo exhibition
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