VFD's Black Queer Art Exhibition.
Blackness will showcase art made within the queer black community and led and curated by QBPOC.
Exhibition curator and producer @djscarba invited artists to 'Submit existing work they feel reflects their "BLACKNESS".
There are many stories to be told, and we want to give the queer black community a space to open the door into their BLACKNESS!
RUNS TO WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER
PRIVATE VIEW Saturday 5 October 6 to 9pm
For more information email info@vfdalston.com
Artist featured:
Rebeca Gomes @unfinished.quirks
The creative force behind
Unfinished. Quirks. Born of Portuguese and Angolan heritage, an artistic journey of defiance and discovery. In the face of scepticism and rejection, Rebeca found solace in the freedom of artistic expression. Unfettered by tradition, they paint outside the lines, crafting a narrative that celebrates individuality and innovation.
Bethany Grigsby @beetheillustrator.917
BeeThelllustrator, an Afrofuturistic artist from London, deeply inspired by Black history and personal stories. Bee blends Afrofuturism with pop surrealism, creating psychedelic, dreamlike illustrations that always carry a deeper message. The ultimate goal bring, to inspire and uplift others, especially Neurodivergent people of colour, using art to tell our stories.
Cece Morgan @_holy_c_
Cece Morgan is a photographer, artist and DJ. From North Yorkshire, Cece moved to London and with this, the subcultures brought new avenues of expression for her queer and Caribbean identity. Finding solace and expression in London's queer rave scene. Cece works across hazy, colour-drenched, sensual imagery to documentary portraiture exploring themes of blackness.