AfroCaledonia

Ese Johnson, Philip Morrell, and Carla Angus are contemporary artists of colour rooted in Scotland. Three distinct creative voices, they present AfroCaledonia, an exhibition exploring hybrid contemporary cultures.

Collectively, the artists examine the idea of connectedness within Black Scottish communities. Johnson’s hand-built stoneware vessels take inspiration from the textures and forms of Nigeria. Scottish materials blend with West African pattern and imagery in Morrell’s mixed media collection. Angus combines thread with prints of Caribbean and Scottish foliage in artworks that reflect on connection and time. ​

Johnson says “As artists at various stages of life and experience, creating AfroCaledonia has been an inspiring and uplifting journey. We hope to not only spark conversation and interest in our work, but also the vast range of talent within Scotland’s black creative community.” 

The three artists linked up through membership of We Are Here Scotland, a community organisation supporting black and global majority people across the nation’s creative industries. The exhibition is supported by Creative Glasgow.​