Dr. Amanda “Semente” Caroline de Oliveira Pereira
artist · scholar · activist · facilitator · consultant
Artist & Portfolio
Discover the soulful expressions of Semente through their captivating Mutha-Earth series and the profound Orixás + Guides of the African Diaspora series. Immerse yourself in the diverse and evocative world of her original artwork.
Scholar & Activist
Explore the fascinating journey of Semente, both as an artist and a scholar-activist. Delve into their inspiring biography that intertwines educational pursuits with a deep commitment to activism, creating a rich narrative that fuels her creative endeavors.
Workshops & Consultation
Engage with Semente's passion for education through her dynamic workshops. Tailored for all ages, disciplines, and artistic backgrounds, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and draw inspiration from the artist's wealth of knowledge and experience.
Original Art
Bring the essence of Semente's creativity into your space. Browse through a collection of original artworks available for purchase, each piece telling a unique story and carrying the unmistakable touch of Semente's artistic vision.
Recent News
Recent News
Harlem Fine Arts Show
Feb 23-25, 2024
New York City, NY
Davis Museum at Wellesley College Appoints Dr. Semente and Resumes Public Programming
Press Release
“A specialist in African and African Diaspora Studies, Dr. Semente also brings both breadth and depth of knowledge in art histories from across the world and different time periods,” said Dr. Amanda Gilvin, the Davis Museum’s Sonja Novak Koerner ’51 Senior Curator of Collections and Assistant Director of Curatorial Affairs. “She has developed her innovative pedagogical approaches to working with diverse audiences in museum galleries, community art spaces, classrooms, and more. Dr. Semente is leading a dynamic slate of public programming at the Davis, and teaching Wellesley students how they too can teach and learn from Davis visitors through engagement with the Museum’s collection.”
“Artist Night” Yokes Culinary & Visual Arts In The Hill
Press Release
Amanda “Semente” Caroline de Oliveira Pereira’s “Baby Girl” is one of the art pieces currently on display at Madeline’s Empanaderia, chef Hazel Lebron’s beloved Caribbean and Latin American restaurant and cultural collective nestled at 86 Spring St. in New Haven’s Hill neighborhood. Each month through the end of the year, the spot celebrates the work of a local maker or artist, in an attempt to show how closely the visual and culinary arts are connected. Semente’s (RE)Membering Our Magia runs through late November. Because they are a member of the collective, their work will remain on sale at the space afterward.
Article: Centering Joy with TEB Tours at Yale University At Gallery
Fall 2023 Yale University Art Gallery
“I am delighted that we have an opportunity to highlight the important contributions of our fellows. In these pages, you will learn from postdoctoral fellow in museum education Amanda “Semente” Caroline de Oliveira Pereira and postbaccalaureate fellow in student engagement Audrey Steinkamp, B.A. 2022, about their work at the Gallery.”
Renewal: The Beman Project Set Design
Youtube Video