MEADOW
A meadow is an important habitat in our ecosystem. Wildflowers ARTISTS are allowed to grow naturally uninhibited, creating a space for smaller animals ARTISTS to survive. This meadow will exist to nurture ARTISTS, the pollinators who deserve a place to flourish. We need
more meadows...
PRESENTS...
ODE TO TEMPERANCE
ODE TO TEMPERANCE
ODE TO TEMPERANCE encompasses selected sculptures, paintings, videos and mixed-media from Roisin Jones. The installation is an immersive environment which aims to honour the untold stories of marginalised communities; and calls for visitors to consider the temperance black women have had to exercise throughout their existence. The work aims to celebrate diasporas emancipation from colonialism, and emphasises the importance of documenting histories and cultures that existed before, and were lost due to colonialism. Inspired by Afro-futurism and Black feminist ideologies the presentation honours the past; Whilst envisaging a fully liberated future without any constraint.
The Private View is from 5-9pm Saturday 7th October with a spoken word performance from RoIsin Jones between 7:30-8pm. The exhibition will run until December 3rd by appointment. Please follow @meadowgallery on instagram to see dates when open or contact Jarelle Francis by e-mail jarelle@visual-arts.uk or DM on instagram to arrange a visit.
Roisin Jones is a multidisciplinary artist who combines photography, sculpture, poetry, and performance to embark on a profound exploration of identity, racial injustice, and the histories of the Caribbean diaspora. Her work captures the unique experiences of young black people, while her ongoing projects delve into themes such as isolation and grief. Drawing inspiration from folklore, Afro-futurism, black feminist ideologies, and intersectionality, Jones consistently challenges norms and pushes boundaries, creating spaces where audiences can critically engage with stories that have long been marginalised in history.
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Through her art, Jones aims to foster healing and connection. She believes that within the shadows lie the fragments of what is lost, waiting to be found, and that storytelling has the power to mend brokenness. Her research is centred on the re-imagining of Afro-Caribbean and multi-ethnic cultural heritage through the creation of sacred objects and spaces in contemporary art. Jones is driven by a desire to celebrate the stories that connect us, to traverse the realms of grief and exhilaration, and to illuminate the unknown. Her work is imbued with a haptic sensibility, honouring the essence of objects and drawing from her rich heritage, and engaging with ancient works from African cultures, indigenous Caribbean traditions, and global cultures, Jones aims to highlight their importance in forming identities.
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The Private View is from 5-9pm Saturday 7th October
with a spoken word performance from Roisin Jones
between 7:30-8pm.
The exhibition will run until December 3rd by appointment.
Get in touch
jarelle@visual-arts.uk
ADDRESS:
50 RESOLUTION WAY
UNIT 9
SE8 4NT
