Ikouii Blog

  • In News/Announcement

    Happy Thanksgiving 2021

    Happy Thanksgiving from Ikouii! May all the good things of life be yours, not only at Thanksgiving but throughout the coming year. If you are interested in getting involved or supporting Ikouii in its efforts to provide a level playing field to disability identified artists to create, share, and break barriers that can transform the global arts community, please consider all the ways you can support below!
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  • In Events

    LIVE Artist Talk with A. Laura Brody

    Come inside this solo exhibition that re-imagines mobility by A. Laura Brody. Visitors will engage their sights in the flowing shapes of Art Nouveau, the embellishments of the Victorians and the line quality of Klimt and Schiele. These sculptures were conceived with a commitment to social justice and are inspired by the spirit of scientific discovery. The works within this exhibition were meant to encourage conversation and to inspire radical rethinking of the meanings of disability and adaptive aids.
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  • In Events

    Mobility Re-Imagined by A. Laura Brody

    Come inside this solo exhibition that re-imagines mobility by A. Laura Brody. Visitors will engage their sights in the flowing shapes of Art Nouveau, the embellishments of the Victorians and the line quality of Klimt and Schiele. These sculptures were conceived with a commitment to social justice and are inspired by the spirit of scientific discovery. The works within this exhibition were meant to encourage conversation and to inspire radical rethinking of the meanings of disability and adaptive aids.
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    BLUEISH NOW OPEN

    The Ikouii Creative presents BLUEISH, a pop up virtual exhibition featuring artwork inspired by the color blue. This exhibition examines the color’s global similarities, its impact on society, and unique meanings across cultures. While most colors conjure tangibles (a red rose, orange fruit, yellow lemon, or green grass), blue often brings to mind the sea and sky, and the dreamy space where the two meet. Blue transcends cultural boundaries and is considered a color of calm worldwide. It can soothe us the way sitting in the sand to watch gentle waves wash ashore soothes us. Blue is said to be the most popular color on the spectrum.
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  • In Art

    Remembering Angelo

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    We are saddened by the passing of Ikouii Artist, Angelo Micheal Butler-Ricks. A founding member, Angelo was an accomplished actor, dancer, choreographer, songwriter, and ASL performance artist. Angelo founded the groundbreaking performance art event ASL Jams Night Atlanta, which invited […]
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  • In Art

    INSIDE THEIR STUDIO: Now Accepting Submissions

    The Ikouii Creative is now accepting submissions for the 2nd Edition of INSIDE THEIR STUDIO. The book project which began in 2019, brought together 30 artists from 10 different countries. The publication drew together a range of practices and provided a rare glimpse into the artists studio practices, inspirations and personal journeys. Since its release in 2020, the book has been sold worldwide in 13 countries. It is included in several universities and libraries across the United States.
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    IKOUII OPEN 2021: Award Winners Announced

    The Ikouii Creative is thrilled to announce the winners of the 3rd Annual IKOUII OPEN. This year's "Best in Show" award goes to A. Laura Brody of California. In her work, she sculpts for the human body and its vehicles. She developed and curates Opulent Mobility, a series of exhibits that re-imagine disability as opulent and powerful. Her art has been shown at ACE/121 Gallery, Brea Gallery, the Charles River Museum of Industry, Westbeth Center For the Arts, California State University Northridge, Gallery Expo, the Dora Stern Gallery at Arts Unbound, and The World of Wearable Art. Ms. Brody works as a professional costume maker and designer, an artist, and as a teacher. She is passionate about reuse, sustainability, and re-imagining disability.
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