Preserving Sacred Heritage. Reimagining Traditions.
Áṣá (the Yoruba word for Culture) is an artistic collective founded by Subomi, Shola, and Ahanavi. We craft multidisciplinary experiences that critically evaluate individual and collective identities, encouraging nuanced conversations on tradition, community, and human fellowship.
Human Fellowship as the Solution to Divisiveness
Founded by Subomi, Shola, and Ahanavi, Áṣá embodies the Yoruba belief that true culture is a living communion. We bring digital canvas painting, documentary media, and poetry into conversation to shape critical evaluations of identity.
Cultural Preservation
Safeguarding the sacred storytelling, Yoruba values, and generational resilience passed down through lineage.
Eliminating Customs
Challenging outdated, restrictive socio-racial divisions to foster genuine fellowship and empathy.
Roots & Flowers
A Multidisciplinary Exhibition Shaping Critical Evaluations of Culture
Individual Voices, Unified Vision
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Roots & Flowers
Roots & Flowers is a landmark multidisciplinary exhibition designed to shape and drive critical evaluations of our individual cultures. The project invites viewers to engage in nuanced conversations about our desire to both preserve our rich cultural roots and eliminate divisive, outdated customs.
Exhibition Objectives:
- Shape and drive critical evaluations of individual and inherited cultural identities.
- Facilitate open community dialogues around eliminating divisive customs while safeguarding sacred heritage.
- Showcase multidisciplinary artistic fellowship across digital visual art, poetry, filmmaking, and community outreach.
- Serve as a primary proposal for international art grants and cultural residency funding.
Multidisciplinary Contributions
Subomi • Anti-shade
Socio-political digital paintings exploring race, migration, and personal identity.
Shola • Sholisco
Documentary videography and community care initiatives connecting youth and culture.
Ahanavi • Navi
Cadenced spoken word poetry, journalism essays, and narrative film directions.
Understanding ÁṢÁ & Our Grant Mission
Learn more about our organizational structure, grant eligibility, project proposals, and artist collaborations.
What does Áṣá mean?
Áṣá is the Yoruba word for 'Culture'. Our collective was established to preserve the sacred beauty of our heritage while courageously challenging and eliminating outdated or divisive customs.
Who are the founding members of Áṣá?
The collective is founded by three multidisciplinary Nigerian creators based in Canada: Subomi (Anti-shade), Shola (Sholisco), and Ahanavi (Navi).
What is 'Roots & Flowers'?
'Roots & Flowers' is Áṣá's flagship multidisciplinary exhibition. It combines digital canvas painting, documentary video, poetry, and spoken word to spark critical evaluations of culture and human fellowship.