SELFHOOD: out of survival mode, into our dreamspace

We are excited to invite you to the talk SELFHOOD: out of survival mode, into our dreamspace on April 15th in Gemaal op Zuid. During this evening, we will focus on Black womanhood and rest together with Sharna Jackson, Nike Ayinla, and Aqueene Wilson, with moderation by Alexine Gabriela. How do the different speakers invite rest and care into their creative practices? How do they counter burnout culture and financial trauma? How do they position self care in relation to communal care? By exploring their individual creative practices we will explore these themes that are related to the exhibition SELFHOOD: A Manifestation of Wholeness by Aqueene Wilson.

In the upcoming weeks we will share more information about the speakers and their creative practices.

We hope to see you there & bring your friends!

Participating speakers are:
Sharna Jackson / @sharnajackson - author and curator who specialises in developing and delivering socially-engaged initiatives for children and young people across culture, publishing and entertainment
Nike Ayinla / @afrikikii - social designer, presenter, founder + project manager of @orisun.studio and creator of @/blueprint
Aqueene Wilson / @aqueene_wilson - researcher, visual artist and Caribbean child

Moderation by:
Alexine Gabriela / @stingslikealex - queer Afro-Caribbean researcher, zinester and community organizer

Practical information:
Date: Saturday April 15th 2023
Time: 19.00-20.30h (doors open 18.45h)
Gemaal op Zuid
Pretorialaan 141, 3072 EL Rotterdam (nearby metrostation Rijnhaven)
Free entrance and no RSVP necessary