Event

Family Style: Roscoè B. Thické III + Annalee Williams

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
6:30 p.m.

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Family Style: Roscoè B. Thické III + Annalee Williams

Moderated by Rosie Gordon-Wallace

Join us for Family Style with artist Roscoè B. Thické III in conjunction with his solo exhibition, “ORDER MY STEPS: There are no answers here, move on.” This conversation, moderated by the exhibition curator Rosie Gordon-Wallace, will take place between Thické and his aunt Annalee Williams. The discussion will expand upon themes of family and legacy which are explored throughout the exhibition.

Following the event, we will take part in sharing a meal prepared by the matriarchs of the Thické family.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation provided at this event.

About the Participants

Anna Williams is an educator, mentor, and community and spiritual leader born and raised in Miami, Fla. Williams studied Business at the University of Florida and went on to receive her M.B.A from University of South Florida. Williams is an active member of the Baptist church and has served on many community committees including the Liberty Square Rising Coalition and the Hampton House.

Moderator
Rosie Gordon-Wallace (she, her, hers) is a recognized curator, arts advocate, community leader and pioneer in advancing contemporary Caribbean diaspora art. She founded the Diaspora Vibe Culture Arts Incubator (DVCAI) to serve as a local and global laboratory dedicated to promoting, nurturing and cultivating the vision and diverse talents of emerging artists from the Caribbean Diaspora, artists of color and immigrant artists. DVCAI is recognized as a global resource and one of the region’s leading platforms dedicated to providing diaspora artists with a venue to explore and experiment with new forms and themes that challenge traditional definitions of Caribbean and Latin American art. She serves on several boards and selection committees such as the PAMM Fund for African American Art, Miami Dade County and Florida’s Department of Cultural Affairs, Museum Association of the Caribbean curatorial selection panel and YoungArts amongst others. Most recently she curated Inter | Sectionality: Diaspora Art from The Creole City at the Corcoran Museum, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Art + Culture, Miami Design District; Illuminate Coral Gables: A City Looks to Light; Chromatic Cogitations: Rhythm Reboot at RedLine Contemporary Art Center.