What is the Black Star?
FOFA gallery
Montreal, Canada
(2025)
Jan 13-Feb 21, 2025
Curated by María A. Escalona
FOFA gallery
Montreal, Canada
(2025)
"What is the Black Star?" explores Black cultural identity through a fusion of art, literature, archives, and personal work, presented both as a mailable catalogue and an installation. The project seeks to spark conversations on the politics of Blackness, centering the experiences of young Black artists engaged in spiritual and revolutionary thought, as well as radicalisation.
As an ode to those who came before her and those she admires, Kingsley reflects on how one can contribute to the discourse on liberation—both physical and intellectual. As the work took shape, she recognised it as a self-portrait, not only of herself but of Black youth and future generations. More than just an artistic statement, this project stands as both a testament to Black Power in art and a tribute to revolutionary Black culture.
As an ode to those who came before her and those she admires, Kingsley reflects on how one can contribute to the discourse on liberation—both physical and intellectual. As the work took shape, she recognised it as a self-portrait, not only of herself but of Black youth and future generations. More than just an artistic statement, this project stands as both a testament to Black Power in art and a tribute to revolutionary Black culture.
Included in the group show Manifesting Gardens, on display at the FOFA gallery.
Jan 13-Feb 21, 2025
Curated by María A. Escalona
