(Ut) Fyi- Nicole Awai: In The Thick Of It

(At Art Gallery of Black studies) Highlights how Trinidad born Awai, displays concept of “the ooze” as both material & metaphor in mixed media work.Exhibition’s title also references artist’s experimental knowledge of & engagements with sites of confluence where diverse elements merge & interact in unpredictable ways. This dynamic interplay forms cornerstone of her art, making it pivotal to contemporary discussions about materiality & cultural synthesis.The concept of confluence is central to her practice, in which ooze acts as metaphorical & literal sites merging.By foregrounding transformative potential of ooze, this exhibit highlights ever-changing nature of personal & collective histories & emphasizes importance of embracing hybridity in a globalized world. On exhibit til Dec 7. More Info below.