REIMAGINING CULTURAL MEMORIES
15 - 30 November 2024
Curated by Emma Miles
In Reimagining Cultural Memories, Acquille Dunkley invites visitors to explore the shared cultural memories of life in Jamaica. Featuring new pieces displayed for the first time, the exhibition reinterprets these memories, offering fresh perspectives and new significance. By integrating digital technology with contemporary art, the project not only highlights innovative directions in new media art, but celebrates the preservation of Jamaican culture.
​​As the Curator and Project Manager of Reimagining Cultural Memories, I collaborated with Jamaican visual artist Acquille Dunkley to showcase his newly conceived digital artworks across diverse mediums, including aluminum, archival paper, installation, and screens.
I also curated and managed an engaging public programme featuring guided tours, live demonstrations, and a panel discussion that I moderated, fostering dialogue on the intersections of Digital Art and Jamaican culture.
Reimagining Cultural Memories took place between November 15 - 30 at Toyota Jamaica in Kingston, Jamaica, with an opening night attended by over 300 guests. ​
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On top of curating, I managed the entire project, securing sponsorships with local and international partners, launching a comprehensive marketing campaign that included national television, radio and newspaper coverage, as well as digital billboards, writing all textual materials, designing the exhibition handout, wall labels, and wall texts, moderating the panel discussion.​
Acquille Dunkley (b. 1994, Jamaica) is an award-winning visual artist, and is the 2023 Recipient of the Prime Minister National Youth Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture. He holds a BFA in Photography from The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and is a proud alum of Wolmer’s Boys’ School, where he discovered his passion for Art and Design.Over the past decade, Dunkley has established a successful career as a Motion Graphics Designer, collaborating with brands such as Amazon Prime, Fox Entertainment, Disney, Netflix, and Apple TV. He currently serves as Creative Director for WalkGood LA, a Black & Brown-led community wellness organisation, while dedicating part of his career to actively engaging the youth in arts and education through public speaking and artist talks. His work has drawn thousands to engage with contemporary digital art in Jamaica, with notable exhibitions including Island Influences (2022) at Grosvenor Galleries, Identity: Who We Are After 60 (2022) at Sky Gallery, and The Face of Us (2023) at the National Gallery of Jamaica.
