Black Resistance Art Showcase: A Display Centered on Black Empowerment
Ngozi Ajah Schommers' upcoming exhibition, "I'm sorry, I can't help you," promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as empathy, power dynamics, identity, and contemporary social issues. The exhibition, running from **December 13, 2024 - March 21, 2025**, can be found at Markgrafenstr. 67, Kreuzberg, Berlin.
Schommers, a multidisciplinary artist with a unique perspective, gained recognition in Germany this year when she received the HAP Grieshaber-Preis der VG Bild-Kunst, along with €25,000 prize money. Her work often challenges Western painting traditions and addresses issues of identity, equality, and colonialism, influenced by her experiences living between Nigeria and Germany.
A significant theme in Schommers' work is 'care', and her upcoming exhibition aims to encourage empowerment in diminishing situations. One of her innovative methods is the creation of confetti paintings, made from layering the perforated leftovers from recycled packaging. These works play with exoticized notions of African art and challenge Western painting traditions.
The exhibition features mixed-media installations, video and sound works, photography and text-based works, and performance elements (if applicable), creating an immersive experience that evokes emotional responses. The artworks often probe themes of disconnection and apology, reflecting on barriers we face in offering and receiving help.
Schommers' work also addresses discrimination against women and people of colour in the German health system. One of her most recognized series of works features hanging sculptures inspired by pre-colonial Igbo hairstyles, honouring the past and present identities of Igbo women and rejecting the harmful impacts of colonial culture on African hair.
Critics have praised Schommers' nuanced exploration of vulnerability and the innovative use of multiple media to create a poignant experience. The exhibition contributes to ongoing conversations in contemporary art about empathy, mental health, and social responsibility.
For the most precise details, including exact exhibition dates and a full list of artworks displayed, I recommend checking the official Deutscher Künstlerbund website or contacting their press office directly. This exhibition is not to be missed for those seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of human connections and the barriers we face in offering and receiving help.
The upcoming exhibition by Ngozi Ajah Schommers, "I'm sorry, I can't help you," delves into themes of mental health, as Schommers' work often probes themes of disconnection and apology, reflecting on barriers we face in offering and receiving help. Additionally, Schommers' artworks address discrimination against women, with one of her most recognized series of works featuring hanging sculptures inspired by pre-colonial Igbo hairstyles, honouring the past and present identities of Igbo women and rejecting the harmful impacts of colonial culture on African hair, contributing to ongoing conversations in contemporary art about women's health and social responsibility.
