Perata Bradley was born and raised in Freedmen’s Town in Houston’s Fourth Ward. She graduated cum laude at the University of Houston with a BA in art and a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) certification. Bradley is a mixed-media artist who spotlights gentrification through the use of photography and sculptures at the intersection of architectural design and social narrative. She says, “Through the mediums of craft and design, working with foam and cardboard material, I construct visual installations that pay homage to the historical significance of architectural landmarks in Houston’s historic Freedmen’s Town Fourth Ward.” While at HCCC, her goal is to recreate remaining historical structures in the Fourth Ward, as well as include the downtown Houston skyline for her first public exhibition, “The Holy Truth.”
Perata’s residency was generously sponsored in part by Rob Greenstein.
