From creating maps from cane rows to exploring protective styles that care for afro hair; braiding, locking and twisting are art forms with a rich cultural history of resistance and celebration. One Big Chop opens up conversations around the current sociopolitical landscape of Black people living in the UK through the metaphor and processes involved in maintaining black hair. Charli Payne invites the viewer into an immersive space referencing a Black-British family home. Dreadlocks are connected to performers and span the space interlocking their minds with the architecture in the space and growing out onto the street of the gallery.
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An installation with live performers by Charli Payne
Friday 4th Nov, 6-9pm – PV with DJs
Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th Nov, 12-6pm – Exhibition open
Sunday 6th Nov, 4-6pm – Let’s chop it up – Talk & workshop
Performance schedule will be released via @chx.rli
