Films for Isolation
March 18th 6pm PST
Watch on Wa Na Wari’s Facebook Live or Youtube
Featuring Short Films by Rikkí Wright, Clifford Prince King, Sydney Canty and Alima Lee, curated by Alima Lee.
“Ever since society’s respective shut down, I have been constantly reminded of the importance of community. Our presence is vital and this series is a representation of that notion. Films for isolation includes time-based works of four Black queer artists and their exploration of the self as it is perceived internally. Investigation themes of visibility and home, every piece aims to bring us all closer to the source; remembering what truly matters. “ –Alima Lee
You can find full info on the program with all film synopsis here: https://films-for-isolation.persona.co
About Alima Lee: Alima Lee is a transdisciplinary artist of afrodiasporic origin from New York City and is currently based in LA. Their work explores themes of identity and intersectionality. They are a recent Frieze LA x Ghetto Film School Fellow and Co-Host of a monthly radio show, "Rave Reparations" on NTS. Working in an uninhibited range of mediums from video installation and performance, to printmaking and sculpture, Alima is on an ever-constant freefall from structure. Their video work is currently on view at HVW8 Gallery in Berlin and has been presented at the Tate Modern, MOCA, Smithsonian African American Museum, Gavin Brown's Enterprise, and ICA Boston among other global entities.
March 18th 6pm PST
Watch on Wa Na Wari’s Facebook Live or Youtube
Featuring Short Films by Rikkí Wright, Clifford Prince King, Sydney Canty and Alima Lee, curated by Alima Lee.
“Ever since society’s respective shut down, I have been constantly reminded of the importance of community. Our presence is vital and this series is a representation of that notion. Films for isolation includes time-based works of four Black queer artists and their exploration of the self as it is perceived internally. Investigation themes of visibility and home, every piece aims to bring us all closer to the source; remembering what truly matters. “ –Alima Lee
You can find full info on the program with all film synopsis here: https://films-for-isolation.persona.co
About Alima Lee: Alima Lee is a transdisciplinary artist of afrodiasporic origin from New York City and is currently based in LA. Their work explores themes of identity and intersectionality. They are a recent Frieze LA x Ghetto Film School Fellow and Co-Host of a monthly radio show, "Rave Reparations" on NTS. Working in an uninhibited range of mediums from video installation and performance, to printmaking and sculpture, Alima is on an ever-constant freefall from structure. Their video work is currently on view at HVW8 Gallery in Berlin and has been presented at the Tate Modern, MOCA, Smithsonian African American Museum, Gavin Brown's Enterprise, and ICA Boston among other global entities.