Visual Collaborative
Visual Collaborative is an exhibition platform that showcases a range of creative disciplines. Features the works of emerging visual artists, musicians and technologists. The goal of the curated events is to create dialogue and experiences through its featured works and climatic themes.
The scope of the exhibitions is to bring awareness to various causes which include innovative ideas, adding value to the domain of humanities. Has partnered with foundations such as Voices for Children Miami, [1] Visual Collaborative produces expositions and art events. [2]
History
Visual Collaborative, starting as a traveling exhibition, was created by multidisciplinary designer Adé Abayomi Olufeko in the autumn of 2006, having observed the relationship between artists and the barriers to entry towards innovation. The group operating in Minneapolis with partnerships in New York City, to date has showcased the works of artists in the U.S cities of Minneapolis, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, Columbia Maryland, and Washington D.C., expanding its database of artists and audience. Its first show aired on a webcast shown on AIT. The group's inaugural event which headlined Miko Simmons and Linda Zacks, took place in 2007 at the Center for Independent Artists, inside Instituto de Cultura y Educacion located in the Powderhorn community of South Minneapolis.
Scope
The Visual Collaborative exhibitions occur in a traveling formatted pattern as a Biennale, happening as pop-ups in reputable galleries, lofts[3] or donated spaces by private owners[4] which include art enthusiasts and lifelong patrons of the arts. Creating a forward thinking platform for artists, professionals and curators to initiate dialogue which incorporate post-digital experiences with the selected community.
Exhibitions
Columbia, Maryland
Event: ENCORE, Venue: Modern Contempo Furniture Store, Opening - December 2013 [5]
- Featured Artist Danielle Eckhardt (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
- Featured Works of Ade Olufeko (Minneapolis, MN / New York City)
- Featured Photographer Yinka Ajakaiye (Brooklyn, New York)
- Performance by Music Recording Artist Selamawit Selam Worku (Virginia)
- Appearance by Music producer DaRon Jones
- Curator, Producer Adé Abayomi Olufeko
- Co-Producers, Charlotte & Stan. A
Collaboration
In 2012 Internet Lawyer and art enthusiast Marvin Ammori, whom Fast Company Magazine named one of the 100 Most Creative People in business for 2012, together with Sascha Meinrath, offered a residence as a pop-up venue to showcase an impromptu art and music show.[6] This Washington D.C event showcased provocative works of anti oppression artist Ben Jones, graphical harmonic designs by designer Ade Olufeko, who served as the curator of the event. An opening performance by American concert pianist Berenika. Jonathan B. Tucker a recognized poet in the Washington area performed prolific spoken word educating the audience of societal issues.
Washington, D.C.
Event:Visual Grandeur Series, Location:Adams Morgan, Opening - December 2011
- Featured Artist Aniekan Udofia (Washington, DC)
- Featured works of Hasaan Kirkland (MFA) (Charlotte, North Carolina)
- Featured works of Stanley Agbontaen (Washington, DC)
- Featured works of Eugene Ankomah (London, United Kingdom)
- Featured works of Ade Olufeko (Queens, New York)
- Performance by Music Recording Artist TolumiDE (Washington, DC)
- Curator, Producer Adé Abayomi Olufeko
- Curator Team, Kaia Black
San Francisco, California
Event:White + Monochrome and Color, Venue: Wonderland SF Gallery, Location: Mission District, Opening - October 2011
- Featured Artist Lee Harvey Roswell (San Francisco, California)
- Featured works of Miko Simmons (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Featured Artist Albero Hernandez (San Francisco, California)
- Featured Artist Alec Huxley (San Francisco, California)
- Featured works of Ben Jones (Lincoln, Nebraska)
- Featured Artist Chris W. Stokes (San Francisco, California)
- Featured Artist Joshua Lawyer (San Francisco, California)
- Featured Artist Kate Daly (San Francisco, California)
- Featured Artist Robert Garcia (San Francisco, California)
- Featured Artist Kurt Winckelmann (San Rafael, California)
- Gallery Director, Producer Irene Hernandez-Feiks
- Curator, Producer Adé Abayomi Olufeko
Queens, New York
Event:Queens Gambit, Venue: Crepe N Tearia, Opening(s) - September 2011
Visual Collaborative teamed up with Crepe N Tearia, a local restaurant and its locations for a dual opening, in conjunction of the eateries 6th year anniversary. A series of works themed Queen’s Gambit was showcased, creating dialogue with the residents of Forest Hills and Fresh Meadows Queens. A dozen digital prints and art works were shown.
- Curator, Artist Adé Abayomi Olufeko
- Curator, Producer, Gloria Chen
Miami, Florida
Event:Visual Collaborative, Venue: The Undercurrent Arts Gallery, Opening - April 2008
- Featured Artist Miko Simmons (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Featured Artist Linda Zacks (Brooklyn, New York)
- Featured works of Jens Karlsson (New York, New York)
- Featured works of Tiphanie Brooke (Phoenix, Arizona)
- Featured works of Dawn Okoro (Austin, Texas)
- Featured Artist Adé Olufeko (New York City)
- Gallery Director Margaret Kosyk (Miami, Florida)
- Curator, Producer Adé Abayomi Olufeko (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Producer, Publicist Yetunde Taiwo (Miami, Florida)
- Speaker Tania Rodriguez (Miami, Florida)
- Foundation Voices for Children Miami.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Event:Visual Collaborative, Venue: Center for Independent Artists, Opening - March 2007
- Featured Artist Miko Simmons (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Featured Artist Linda Zacks (Brooklyn, New York)
- Featured works of (Mike Cina & Mike Young) (Minneapolis, MN & Baltimore, MD)
- Featured Artist Tolu Olumide (Baltimore, Maryland)
- Featured works of Photographer Tim Schools (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Featured Photographer Loren Kollmar (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Featured works of Adé Olufeko (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Artistic / Gallery Director Mankwe Ndosi (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Curator, Producer Adé Abayomi Olufeko (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Producer, Strategy Holland Turner (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Producer, Publicist Yetunde Taiwo (Miami, Florida)
References
- ↑ Haute Fashion Africa http://www.hautefashionafrica.com/tatafo/visual-collaborative-in-miami-fl/
- ↑ Visual Grandeur, A Visual Collaborative Exhibition http://www.africandigitalart.com/2011/12/event-visual-grandeur-a-visual-collaborative-exhibition/
- ↑ Visual Grandeur Article (December 26th 2011) http://www.underdarock.com/blog/ade-abayomi-olufeko-the-visual-grandeur-event-pictures/
- ↑ Voices for Children Miami-Dade benefit http://www.ladybrillemag.com/visual-collaborative-art-exhibition-miami-2008/
- ↑ Visual Collaborative ENCORE http://www.entertainingafrica.com/2face-idibia-wole-soyinka-ksa-display-visual-collaborative-maryland-usa-photos/
- ↑ DC pop up art exhibition http://urbanwomsocial.com/pop-up-art-exhibition/