“Of course my work has political dimensions, but my focus is really the human faces, the human struggle, the epic journey,” Hung Liu, artist
Grace Roselli, Creator of Pandora’s BoxX Project
Grace Roselli brings valuable expertise and authenticity to the Pandora’s BoxX Project. With over 40 years of experience as a multidisciplinary artist, she has focused much of her career on exploring identity, gender, and cultural transformation. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and an alumna of residencies like Skowhegan and the Empire State Studio Program, Roselli combines technical skill with a commitment to fostering community through art.
As the founder and creator of Pandora’s BoxX Project, Roselli has developed a collaborative photographic practice that highlights the stories of over 300 womxn cultural contributors from the 1960s onward, including artists, curators, writers, critics, and art dealers. Her portraits offer a visual archive that reflects the lived experiences of this community, challenging patriarchal norms and amplifying marginalized voices.
The Pandora’s BoxX Project has received support through several grants, including the 2024 Brooklyn Arts Council Local Arts Support Grant, the 2023 New York State Council on the Arts Award, and the 2022 Barbara Deming Memorial Fund Grant. Additional funding from the Puffin Foundation and fiscal sponsorship by the New York Foundation for the Arts reflect the project's cultural importance. Roselli’s 2023 nomination for the Anonymous Was A Woman Grant further demonstrates the impact of her work.
Beyond her artistic practice, Roselli leads discussions on cultural resilience and gender equity. Her public talks include the 2024 Pandora’s BoxX Project: A Panel Discussion on Age, Womxn, and Art for Artists Talk On Art, as well as presentations at the Brooklyn Public Library, the West Chelsea Festival of Art, and Alma|Lewis in collaboration with Silver Eye Center for Photography. Earlier milestones include the 2019 introduction of the project at Zurcher Gallery in New York and the 2020 Zoom Duets intra-project discussions.
The Pandora’s BoxX Project started as a personal initiative to strengthen networks of connection, mentorship, and solidarity among womxn artists and has grown into an archive of cultural history. By combining art and activism, Roselli has created a model for inclusivity, resilience, and innovation in the arts. Her work celebrates the intersection of individual identity and collective cultural influence.
Grace Roselli’s ability to merge artistic skill, a community-focused perspective, and the capacity to organize impactful projects makes her a strong leader for the Pandora’s BoxX Project. Her work documents the contributions of womxn to cultural history and encourages change, leaving a legacy that celebrates inclusivity, empowers communities, and shapes the cultural landscape for future generations.
