FINAL WEEK of EVEWRIGHT : LIBATION.

Due to demand we at Evewright Arts have organised a special Artist tour from London to EVEWRIGHT's two memorable artwork installation as part of the 75th aniversary of Windrush.

Enjoy a day trip by coach from London for a day of art and culture celebrating Black History Month. First stop is a guided tour of Tilbury Bridge Walkway of Memories by artist EVEWRIGHT and then on to Libation at Firstsite Gallery in Colchester for an artist tour to experience exhibitions, art, film, dance & poetry performance.

• Coach Price £25 for Adults and £15 for Children
• Free entry to the exhibition and tours
• Food will be available to purchase on the day

Limited spaces places left !! > Book Here Today

© EVEWRIGHT: LIBATION. Tilbury Bridge Walkway of Memories & Film world premiere of Motherless Child: View the Trailer . Production still by Evewright Studio all rights reserved 2023.

Welcome to Evewright Arts programme of activities for October celebrating Black history, art, and culture. We have some amazing opportunities this month you will not want to miss!

EVEWRIGHT: LIBATION BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMME AT FIRSTSITE GALLERY COLCHESTER

EVEWRIGHT Artist Tours 26th - 28th October.

© EVEWRIGHT : LIBATION. images above. Lightwell 2, The Exchange. ££ Kissi Pennies $$, Lightwell 1, Libation include the screening of Walking Drawings Across the Estuaries. A two channel art and sound installation, featuring Heavy Horses, Coloured People, and sculpture God Save Us and a new film installation Walking Drawings Libation. Gallery 2 features I Can't Breathe, About Face, picture / sound installation Mother's Touch, paintings Zoom Muses and sculptures Heads of State and new film installation Diamond Dance, Motherless Child and Here I Stand. Gallery 4.

Images: Richard Ivey. All rights reserved 2023.

EVEWRIGHT : Libation

First UK solo show at Firstsite Gallery Colchester

Final Week !! Open free to the public Tuesday 24th -Sunday 29th Oct 2023



Full Press Release

The first solo exhibition by the acclaimed British artist EVEWRIGHT, Libation is a collection of seminal works spanning 20 year. It also includes a major new floor drawing artwork from the front to the back of the Firstsite building.

The show’s title refers to the ritual pouring of liquid (usually alcohol-based) to pay homage to deities, ancestors or relatives who have passed away. Offering a libation was part of ancient Egyptian society and remains prominent in traditional Black and African cultures today not only for funerals but as a celebration of life for unions and weddings.

© EVEWRIGHT : LIBATION. About face, Head of State and Mother Touch. Images: Richard Ivey. Evewright Studio all rights reserved 2023.

© EVEWRIGHT : LIBATION. Zoom Muses Luton Girl Evewright Studio all rights reserved 2023.

Schedule for BHM Programme:

Thursday 26th October

11am - 12:30pm EVEWRIGHT special artist tour of Tilbury Bridge Walkway of Memories & Tour of Tilbury terminal Ticket Hall (FREE PUBLIC TOUR)

12:30pm -Pre-booked private coach parties will depart from Tilbury to Firstsite Gallery. 

1:30pm - Arrive Firstsite Gallery FREE ENTRY

3pm -EVEWRIGHT Artist tours & Poetry Performance (Free Public Entry)

Explore the history and inspirations of the current Firstsite exhibition, EVEWRIGHT: Libation, with an exclusive private tour by the artist EVEWRIGHT and poetry performance by Ionie Richards. Find out about the artist’s thoughts and motivations behind the artworks and his wider practice.

Experience the gallery exhibition throughout the day at your own pace including paintings, sculptures, photography, Kissi Pennies, and films:

• Walking Drawing Across the Estuaries  (42min) in Gallery 1
• Motherless Child  (72 mins) Gallery 4 
• Here I Stand  (13.44mins) Gallery 4
• Making of Libation Walking Drawing (50mins) Gallery 2

4pm - 4:30pm -Special film screening Cinema Auditorium DIAMOND DANCE  (30min)

8pm & 9pm -Special film screening of the making of the Libation: Walking Drawings installation in the Cinema Auditorium (1 hour)

© EVEWRIGHT : LIBATION. Entrance to Walking drawings Across the estuaries, with object God Save Us. Images: Richard Ivey. Evewright Studio all rights reserved 2023.

Friday 27th October

FREE ENTRY TO LIBATION EXHIBITION

11am Special Arts Collectors Tour (Invited Guests Only)



Experience the gallery exhibition throughout the day at your own pace including paintings, sculptures, photography, Kissi Pennies &  films:

• Walking Drawing Across the Estuaries film (42min) Gallery 1
• Motherless Child film (72 mins) Gallery 4 
• Here I Stand film (13.44mins) Gallery 4
• Diamond Dance film (30mins) Gallery 2

Libations & Conversations - A Celebration of Black history, Creativity and Culture.

*6pm – 9pm

From £8 concession-£15

Join us for an evening celebrating Black history, art, and culture, featuring the artists and performers EVEWRIGHT, Elsa James, Harold Offeh and Dr ‘H’ Patten.

6pm – EVEWRIGHT: Libation – Artist Tour 

Explore the history and inspirations of the current Firstsite exhibition, EVEWRIGHT: Libation, with an exclusive private tour by the artist EVEWRIGHT. Find out about the artist’s thoughts and motivations behind the artworks and his wider practice.



7pm – Louisa Buck in conversation with Elsa James and Harold Offeh

Following the tour, join what is guaranteed to be an insightful debate between art critic Louisa Buck and artists Elsa James and Harold Offeh. The panel will explore the artists’ practice and inspirations, particularly their shared interest in performance-based art.

8:15pm – Live Libation Performance by Dr ‘H’ Patten and Musician

Enjoy a live Libation Dance performance by Dr ‘H’ Patten, one of the UK’s leading African dance practitioners. This unique performance will span the Firstsite building and follow the path of EVEWRIGHT’s artwork Walking Drawing: Libation, creating an immersive and moving experience.

Book your ticket here https://firstsite.uk/event/libations-conversations-a-celebration-of-black-history-creativity-and-culture/



*£10-£12 Optional Caribbean Set Menu available (12pm- 9pm) Thurs-Saturday. Meals must be pre-booked and pay on the day. Complete this form to reserve your meal option if you have not booked a coach ticket. https://forms.gle/A2Z6Y83puqpzRnij6

Saturday 28th October

BOOK YOUR: EVEWRIGHT LIBATION BLACK HISTORY MONTH COACH TOUR

Enjoy a day trip from London to Tilbury Bridge Walkway of Memories and then on to Libation at Firstsite Gallery. Coach Price £25 for Adults and £15 for Children. Pick up from Brixton and Stratford London return trip. Free entry to the exhibition and tours.

Limited places left !! > Book Here NOW

© EVEWRIGHT: LIBATION. Screens the world premiere of 'Here I Stand'. A one channel art and sound installation featuring Poet and writer Ionie Richards, Evewright Arts and Ionie Richards all rights reserved 2023.

Join us on a Luxurious coach day trip from London. Enjoy a guided tour of Tilbury Walkway of Memories and then to Firstsite Gallery Colchester celebrating Black history, art, and culture, featuring the artist EVEWRIGHT and performers. 

• 8.00am Pick up from Windrush Square Brixton SW2 1EF coach departs at 8.30am prompt
• 9.00am Pick up from Stratford City Station Bus stop 20  to Tilbury Port Essex coach departs 9.30am prompt
• 10.30 am  Guided Artist Tour of Tilbury Bridge Walkway of Memories Tilbury Port 
• 11.30am Coach departs from Tilbury to Firstsite Colchester Essex

Arrival at Firstsite EVEWRIGHT: Libation Exhibition by 1pm approx.



• *Optional Caribbean set menu & refreshments available to purchase 

• 2pm and 3pm Special film screening of the making of the Libation: Walking Drawings installation in the Cinema auditorium. (50min)

Experience the gallery exhibition throughout the day at your own pace including paintings, sculptures, photography, Kissi Pennies &  films:

• Walking Drawing Across the Estuaries film (42mins) Gallery 1
• Diamond Dance - film elders in costume (30mins) Gallery 2
• Motherless Child film (72 mins) Gallery 4 
• Here I Stand film (13.44mins)  Gallery 4

Click here to book your coach tickets NOW and reserve your Caribbean meal option for an additional £10 -£12 payable on the day.



Hurry Limited Availability. Book NOW to secure your place.

Or if you plan to make your own way to Firstsite Gallery, Lewis Gardens, High St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH for directions and opening times go to: https://firstsite.uk/your-visit/getting-here/