Alicia Aberdeen Artwork, LLC, based and produced by Trinidadian Alicia Aberdeen-Jones, will this Saturday, Nov. 11, host its annual artwork present and fundraiser, dubbed “Work within the Backyard: Age of Aquarius”, on the historic Roulette Theatre, 509 Atlantic Ave., nook of threerd Avenue, downtown Brooklyn.
Aberdeen-Jones stated the occasion, which begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m., showcases high-quality artwork and performing arts from the Caribbean arts neighborhood in an “all-inclusive, one-night extravaganza, which is then adopted by a full exhibition that runs for one to 2 weeks.
“Our group is dedicated to creating areas for artists of the Caribbean Diaspora and past to shine and symbolize the various layers of our artistic tradition,” she stated.
Aberdeen-Jones stated that is the present’s fifth yr of manufacturing, and that she is partnering with the Consul Basic of Trinidad & Tobago to “carry aid to the Serenity Place Empowerment Middle for Ladies in Trinidad.
“We hope to do a repeat-partnership with The Coalition For The Homeless NYC,” she stated, including that funding from Work within the Backyard V (PITG5) will present “much-needed help to the facilitators of drug rehabilitation in Trinidad & Tobago, in addition to assist households within the NYC Shelter system, whereas persevering with to determine the PITG model as a self-sustaining philanthropic group selling Caribbean Arts and Tradition within the area.
“As we actively transition from the age of Pisces to the age of Aquarius, we’re experiencing a rebirth; a cleaning and shedding; a regenerative power that this yr’s present will hone,” Aberdeen-Jones continued. “That is an age that’s related to hope and innovation. Due to this fact, for our fifth anniversary, we wish to deal with all issues optimistic as we take a look at the various completely different lived layers which have introduced the artists to this present level.”
The present will characteristic the work of Alicia Aberdeen-Jones; Embroidery artwork of Adele Todd; beautiful jewellery from jewellery designer and silversmith, Janice Derrick; artisanal tub, physique and residential perfume from BHĀVANĀ NYC by Tashari DaSilva of Jamaica; and for the primary time ever, Aberdeen-Jones’s twin college students, Yves and Zach Briggs, 13 years, “dwelling and thriving via autism.”
“The 2023 installment of PITG will provide insights into the various sides of existence that carry us happiness; the massive and the small; the plain and the inferred; the outright joys and the derived ones… whereas bearing on components of Caribbean tradition,” stated Aberdeen-Jones, disclosing that Aquarius is her astrological signal.
She stated a dance manufacturing by Wynter’s Dance Empire will open the performances.
Aberdeen-Jones stated the occasion will even characteristic Carol Addison singing alongside baritone jazz vocalist Ricardo Mendoza.
As well as, she stated world class metal pan out from Trinidad and Tobago might be highlighted, with Dane Gulston fused with tabla from Ehren Hanson and sitar from Indo Roy-Chowdhury, with the resident DJ Stiladancer on the controls.
You’ll be able to attain Aberdeen-Jones at [email protected]
