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Relational Possibilities: A Remix of Aesthetic Forms Through Indigeneity and BlacknessMain MenuCommunity ArchiveAesthetic Indigenous FormsThe Kindred Blackness Museum, ProjectCuratorial StatementsCreative CoLab Future WorkDana ReijerkerkDana Reijerkerk's BiographykYmberly KeetonDana Reijerkerk019db768bf3830a97fe7e6288c61c1ade502d9bfkYmberly Keeton9362993029ca88c8d3b40345148bb9d36b16c130
Exhibition Space I
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Shadow wintertime stolen Philadelphia at the old archives
It is the year 2045.
Vignette I
Philadelphia's heart, African roots run deep here, Community thrives.
History's embrace, From freedom's birth to struggle, Strength in each chapter.
Future's hopeful gleam, From the seeds of yesterday, Blooms love's sweet promise.
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1media/The Kindred Blackness Universe Small.gifmedia/Exhibition Cover Art Work.png2023-11-26T15:30:16-08:00kYmberly Keeton9362993029ca88c8d3b40345148bb9d36b16c130Museum Press RoomkYmberly Keeton94Winter 2024 | The Debut of ARTOGRAPHYimage_header2023-12-20T17:40:14-08:00kYmberly Keeton9362993029ca88c8d3b40345148bb9d36b16c130
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1media/Iaville Philadelphia_thumb.gif2023-12-09T23:13:43-08:00The City of Iaville, Philadelphia15The city of Iaville is a bustling metropolis, full of life and culture. African Americans makeup most of its population and the city is a hub of artistic expression. It is hard to walk down any street without being reminded of the African American community’s impact on this city. It is the year of 2045, a significant moment in the city's history - a renaissance in the making of an African American community archive.media/Iaville Philadelphia.gifplain2023-12-10T14:35:29-08:00
1media/LeRoy Inside Philadelphia _thumb.gif2023-12-09T00:17:56-08:00LeRoy Malik Locke, The Narrator12"Through this data story exhibition, I use various mediums such as data analysis, art, literature, visuals, AI, voiceover, and the creative language of my inspiration to showcase the importance of preserving the history of Black people. I bring to life the imaginary community archives of a futuristic city called Iaville, Philadelphia. I am a representation of my ancestors who moved from slavery to the urban areas, where buildings stand tall and close together like the thoughts of Black people on a rainy day."media/LeRoy Inside Philadelphia .gifplain2023-12-10T01:11:19-08:00
1media/Shadow Winterland_thumb.jpg2023-12-09T22:02:28-08:00Vignette I: Shadow Wintertime8In the year 2045, in the city of Iaville, Philadelphia, LeRoy Malik Locke is prepared to confront his fears and represent the Black community archives. The Black community artifacts of Iaville are pieces of history that must be passed down through generations. They tell a powerful story of resilience and perseverance in the face of oppression. He is uncertain about the future and what it holds for him. His artistic ancestors are always with him, as they are part of the Black Iaville Artists Collective – The Shadow.media/Shadow Winterland.jpgplain2023-12-10T01:10:54-08:00