Step into a summer celebration at ARTECHOUSE NYC, with two cinematic experiences: Ase: Afro Frequencies and Timeless Butterflies.
Pixels bloom into vivid life in Timeless Butterflies, unfurling in a symphony of hues and forms, transforming the space into a captivating visual spectacle, bursting with color, movement and enchantment.
Bold, beautiful, powerful, Ase: Afro Frequencies is a vibrant Afrosurrealist exhibition featuring the work of London-based Afro-surrealist digital artist Vince Fraser along with poetry by ursula rucker. The spirit of aṣẹ — a powerful affirmation and philosophical belief held by the Yoruba people of West Africa, meaning “so will it be” — reverberates throughout this vibrant and meditative exhibition. Everyone should experience this immersive story of resilience, cultural celebration, and the possibility of the future.
Alongside the two Immersion Gallery experiences, you can explore other multi-sensory and interactive experiences from Ase: Afro Frequencies combining film, technology, Afrosurrealism and poetry.
“The elements in Aṣẹ portray the boundaries and the limitations that we experience as people of color in daily life, but at the same time, I’m also focusing on paying homage to our ancestors. In conceptualizing the exhibition with ARTECHOUSE Studio, I wanted to capture the balanced elements of sight and sound so that visitors could truly experience the power of African culture,” said Vince Fraser.
The exhibition’s visuals are echoed by pulsating rhythmic drums and stirring performance from Philadelphia-based poet and musician ursula rucker. A Leeway Foundation’s Transformation Award winner, rucker’s words of empowerment, ancestry, and social justice powerfully narrate the exhibition.
The immersive multi-sensory show is the latest in the ARTECHOUSE series of collaborations with some of the leading digital and performance artists.