Dalin Roblero

she/her

“As Detroiters we are often stereotyped because of what the media chooses to display about our city. In reality there will always be more to a person or city than we are led to believe. Yes, our past might not be pretty, but if anything what we have lived through has given us the strength to fight for what we want and prosper, just like the city of Detroit. It is not only an honor to have my work showcased but I hope that it will be enough to show us and this city in a new light, as people who are healing, fighting, learning, exploring, and most of all, finally letting their voices be heard.”

Bio
Daylin Roblero

This artist has recorded audio descriptions for accessibility and enjoyment, which are found below each image.

Elucidation - This picture shows the renaissance center from another angle but a young man uplifting it. My intentions of this was not only to look at Detroit in a new light but to see that the reason that Detroit is shifting and evolving is thanks to the youth of today who are on the front lines taking action not only within the city but outside as well. There is also an audio description below this image.

Elucidation

Just a beautiful Detroit night filled with a beautiful radiant sky and lights of the city just shinning like stars. If Van Gough could redo do the start night masterpiece but instead do it with Detroit in mind this is what it would look like. There is a recording of the artist reading this description below the image.

Lustrous Night

Blissfulness. There is a recording of the artist reading this description below the image. Being Hispanic and growing up around Southwest Detroit, something that will always be a part of my childhood is the Paletero (ice cream man). The joy of hearing the bells going off on a hot day, with various tastes of ice cream bringing joy to all the children and even now seeps through.

Blissfulness

Adjudication - There is a recording of the artist reading this description below the image. If there’s anything that Detroit is known for it's for it’s resilient residents who can no longer stand to be quiet or silenced. They are always ready to take it to the streets and advocate for the issues that matter to them and in the heart of Detroit is where they convene in order to raise their voice.

Adjudication

Ameliorate - There is a recording of the artist describing the image below. The Name Ameliorate comes to mind when sitting and taking in the city of Detroit. No this city isn’t perfect nor is any other city, but the difference is we the people, the youth, are just trying to make it a better place for everyone else and future generations to come.

Ameliorate

Impassive - There is a recording of the artist describing the image below. This picture angled towards the renaissance center with a carousel on the side has an eerie darkness creeping into it to portray the city overall as scary and dangerous. The purpose was to let the viewers see how the media negatively portrays Detroit.

Impassive

About the Artist

Dalin N. Roblero is a 20 year-old, first generation Latina. Currently she is attending Michigan State University in pursuit of a History and Philosophy of Science degree, a Chicano/Latino Studies minor, along with completing prerequisites that will allow her to pursue  a career in the medical field. She was born and raised in Detroit and through her love for her city she has found her voice in order to advocate for those whose voices are not often heard.

🎧 Dalin on the podcast