Aubrey Williams, the Guyanese-born artist of the mid-twentieth
century is enjoying a place of pride posthumously in London at the moment. His
work is both featured in No Colour Bar:
Black British Art in Action 1960 – 1990’ and the of Aubrey Williams: Realm of the Sun.
Whilst his work pre-dated the majority of the activity undertaken by Eric and
Jessica Huntley he also ties into their own narrative. Both Eric and Williams
came from Georgetown, Guyana and came to settle in London – fighting for
prominence and security both socially and artistically in the capital. Williams
was also a active member of the Caribbean Artist Movement, a London-based
creative grouping formed of writers, artists, filmmakers and musicians formed
in 1966. The Huntley’s were too members of this society, who wished to
establish their creative positions, amalgamating skill and creativity and
promoting their work. Whilst all the artist, activists and key figures in No Colour Bar: Black British Art in Action
1960 – 1990’ were notable and brilliant in their own right, it was often
this drawing together that allowed them to strengthen their messages, reach
their goals and gain recognition.
‘Act of Rebellion’ explores this history of Black British
communities, engaging acts of rebellion through creativity and community to
coincide with Aubrey Williams: Realm of the Sun (find a full event description
and link to tickets below). Beverley Mason, project manager for the No Colour Bar: Black British Art in Action is
chairing ‘Act 2’ of the programme, a conversation between Kimathi Donkor,
painter curator and lecturer and Paterson Joseph, a writer and actor. The day and seeks to explore art, music,
creativity and politics and the change in artists way of approaching racial
identity
Programme: http://dmtrk.net/PKS-3QUGG-4/sv.aspx
Acts of
Rebellion
A day of
events presented by October Gallery Education, to coincide with the
exhibition, Aubrey Williams: Realm of the Sun. Join us to explore the history
of black British communities engaged in acts of rebellion and innovation
through creative platforms. We will reflect on black history and culture
through pivotal movements within art, language and sound that challenged the
status quo. Taking this history and placing it in today’s context, will
parallels or ruptures with the past reveal possible futures?
Historically,
creative movements that challenge the establishment have grown to inform
popular culture, creating hybrid identities. But what counts as an act of
rebellion? Is it defined by the agent or the context? Over the course of 3
‘acts’ (sessions), we will examine black histories through the impact of ‘rule
breaking’ within artistic communities. Focussing on visual arts, music and
literature, we will unpick the connections between rebellion, identity and
creative power. How have artistic innovations affected the political landscape
of today? And to what extent are artistsdealing with racial identity
differently?
'ACT1'
2.00pm-4.00pm
The Power of Language, interactive workshop: Kayo Chingonyi, prize winning writer(Poetry review, Wasafiri, The Best British Poetry).
2.00pm-4.00pm
The Power of Language, interactive workshop: Kayo Chingonyi, prize winning writer(Poetry review, Wasafiri, The Best British Poetry).
'ACT2'
4.30pm-5.30pm
Artists in conversation: Kimathi Donkor (Tate, Iniva, Peckham Platform), Paterson Joseph (Peep Show, Babylon, Othello).
'ACT3'
6.00pm- 9.00pm
Film screenings and D.J event with Soft Wax (Deptford Dub Club, Deptford X, Dilston Grove Gallery).
6.00pm- 9.00pm
Film screenings and D.J event with Soft Wax (Deptford Dub Club, Deptford X, Dilston Grove Gallery).
£3.00 for
DJ event only, entry from 7 pm
Caribbean
café and refreshments available.
Acts 1 - 3
will take place on the 2nd floor of the gallery, accessible by stairs
only.
The evening
DJ event will take place on the ground floor of the Gallery.
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