Roots & Flowers
“A Multidisciplinary Exhibition Shaping Critical Evaluations of Culture”
Roots & Flowers is a landmark multidisciplinary exhibition designed to shape and drive critical evaluations of our individual cultures. The project invites viewers to engage in nuanced conversations about our desire to both preserve our rich cultural roots and eliminate divisive, outdated customs.
Curatorial Statement
Culture is a living tree — rooted in deep memory, yet bearing blossoms that must adapt to modern light. In 'Roots & Flowers', Áṣá brings digital canvas art, spoken word poetry, documentary film, and community activism into a singular dialogue. We examine the thorns of ancestral heritage alongside the vibrant petals of contemporary self-discovery.
Roots & Flowers invites viewers to engage in nuanced conversations about our desire to both preserve our culture and eliminate divisive customs. Culture is not static; it demands ongoing human fellowship, introspection, and courageous artistic commentary.
Core Objectives
- Shape and drive critical evaluations of individual and inherited cultural identities.
- Facilitate open community dialogues around eliminating divisive customs while safeguarding sacred heritage.
- Showcase multidisciplinary artistic fellowship across digital visual art, poetry, filmmaking, and community outreach.
- Serve as a primary proposal for international art grants and cultural residency funding.
Participating Artists
Roots & Flowers combines three distinct artistic disciplines into a unified exhibition dossier.
Subomi
Visual Artist & Digital Painter
“Ultimately, the practice of art is human fellowship. I share my findings from exploring the self with the hope that others are inspired to share theirs.”
Shola
Multidisciplinary Creator & Community Director
“Through video production and content creation, I aim to create work that informs, connects, and inspires audiences while fostering meaningful conversations around identity, creativity, and community impact.”
Ahanavi
Poet, Journalist & Visual Storyteller
“My poems examine the emotions under murky waters of falling in love, growing up Nigerian, and my experience as an immigrant in their 20s.”