Into the Matrix:

Unearthing Black Futures

Into the Matrix: Unearthing Black Futures is an immersive multimedia experience that allows for the contemplation of a tangible afrofuturistic tomorrow.

Centralized around three precious ores—silver, gold, and obsidian—this artistic endeavor merges the world of science fiction and Black liberation.

Creative direction by SOLARIS. View full credits here.

Through the use of photography, videography, and custom projections at two locations— this multimedia installation highlights the theme of Afrofuturism.

What is Afrofuturism?

Afrofuturism is  a  cultural aesthetic,  philosophy of science, and philosophy of history that explores the developing intersection of African diaspora culture with technology, imagination, future,  and liberation.

It emerges as a guide to push society and civilization into a full future of Black empowerment.

It allows for artists to reimagine themselves and create whole new worlds that are deeply rooted in African traditions and Black identity.

A Future Without Limits.

A video of the 40ft dual-projections behind the “INTO THE MATRIX” painted mural on Durham St, Downtown Sudbury while on display for Up Here 7.

Exhibition history

2021

Group exhibition + Festival, Into the Matrix: Unearthing Black Futures, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Presented by Up Here 7: Urban Art and Music Festival

2022

Group exhibition, Is this real life | Est-ce la vraie vie, Art Gallery of Sudbury, Co-curated by Anik Glaude, Deanna Nebenionquit, and Aidan Ware.

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