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jahi quasim reeberg

spiritualiteit, schrijven, schilderen, Gender, Dekolonisatie, Community, Archieven

jahi quasim reeberg is an Afropean visual storyteller, researcher, writer, Afro-futurist, time traveller, Archivist, day Dreamer and painter.
their practice publishes like a visual diary, combining color, words, reflection and dialogue. inspired by their cultural and Spiritual identity, anti colonial theory, Afro-futurism and the practice of Imagining Otherwise, their art proposes a move away from individualism and has evolved towards holding space for Liberatory praxis by developing Our collective consciousness.
they invite the observer to explore and learn from notions of Black Trans and Queer Spirituality by going back to their lineage and cultural heritage. they transcend various geographies and historic constellations to bring these stories together in immersive, urgent and (often) colorful canvas paintings that will keep living on within and outside of the Archives.
their art aims to contribute to the ongoing processes of structural change, doing so by allowing themselves to be vulnerable with their audience, thus creating space for them to share their embodied knowledge. Asking ourselves the necessary questions to tackle Our collective traumas at its core.

selah
selah (2025) - oil paint and oil pastels on paper
'here, blooms an ode to what remains' (2025)
'here, blooms an ode to what remains' (2025) - mural commission for Trans Visibility Day by gemeente Dordrecht
visual thesis (2024)
visual thesis (2024) - ‘Black, Black like blue under the moonlight, Black like a Sacred prophecy of what is possible, Black like the source from which all tings come, Black like a force so strong you try to control it so you don’t have to control yourself, Black like the essence, Black like my grandmother’s hands, Black like laughter and Joy and glory, Black like don’t touch my hair, Black like children of the Sun, Black like where iiiiiiiii find my heaven, Black like Eternal, Black like Infinite, Black like Limitless, Black like Ethereal, Black like the , Black like the .’ a collaboration with Phantom Wizard
'in my Dreams i see Dem' (2024)
'in my Dreams i see Dem' (2024) - ‘Black, Black like blue under the moonlight, Black like a Sacred prophecy of what is possible, Black like the source from which all tings come, Black like a force so strong you try to control it so you don’t have to control yourself, Black like the essence, Black like my grandmother’s hands, Black like laughter and Joy and glory, Black like don’t touch my hair, Black like children of the Sun, Black like where iiiiiiiii find my heaven, Black like Eternal, Black like Infinite, Black like Limitless, Black like Ethereal, Black like the , Black like the .’ (2024) is the manifestation of my Imagined (tr)Ancestors, consisting of paintings, a thesis and a visual thesis birthed from Afro Futuristic theory where i try to search for the beginning and end of the existence of Black people.
every ***** is a star (ii)
every ***** is a star (ii) (2024) - ‘every *****is a Star’ (2024) is a project that highlights Black people in europe, bodies that have been erased and othered for centuries. it counteracts the idea that europeanness is synonymous with whiteness. the artwork aims to work as an antidote to this systemic disregard by reclaiming the narrative and shifting the focus of current discourse away from identity politics into a conversation about liberatory movements by creating a world that transcends the borders of Blackness. it highlights the resilience of Black individuals, the project strives to create a world where Black bodies are acknowledged, valued, and celebrated. the artwork serves as a portal into this world, a space where the search for self goes beyond the in between of being African and/or european. a space that defies geographic boundaries and enables Afropean beings to find the sense of home and belonging that has eluded us for generations.
not like a dream, more like a memory (2024)
not like a dream, more like a memory (2024) - ‘how can i even b without we. dancin along the whispers of trees. listen 2 thee. listen 2 dem. listen 2 us. listen 2 we. for i am dem. and dey are me. so we b.' oil on canvas
'dey Dream' (2023)
'dey Dream' (2023) - dey Dream is a manifestation of an Afropean freedom dream, a visual poem that showcases Black Trans masculine Joy. We invite you into a dreamlike world by showcasing a peek into the lives of two Afrodiasporic beings living in Rotterdam, who are learning all the ways in which they can practice waywardness to make space for love. Our film taps into different kinds of intimacy, the search for likeminded minds and how to find safety in togetherness.
'we cry 2gether' (2022)
'we cry 2gether' (2022) - visual poem as an extension of my solo exhibition 'we cry 2gether'
we cry 2gether (2022)
we cry 2gether (2022) - ‘we cry 2gether’ (2022) is a visual exploration of Black masculinity, Black queerness, Afro-futurism, intergenerational trauma, as well as healing practices among Black communities and spirituality. we cry 2gether asks us: how does our cultural and spiritual identity inform our poetics, our creations? How do we channel ancestral knowledge into our collective liberation through creative expression? What does our collective liberation look like and how does it hold space for vulnerability?
pikin fu gran'ma
pikin fu gran'ma (2022) - oil on linnen, stretched on bamboo
'the wound is the gift' (2022)
'the wound is the gift' (2022) - cyanotype and oil on linnen, stretched on bamboo
gran tangi Mama Aisa (2021)
gran tangi Mama Aisa (2021) - oil and acrylics on canvas

Buning Brongers exhibition

Datum:
Locatie: Arti et Amicitae
In samenwerking met: Buning Brongers

Buning Brongers exhibition in Arti et Amicitae for the 5 winners of the Buning Brongers prize.

We Are in The Future

Datum:
Locatie: Het Documentatie Paviljoen
In samenwerking met: Darkmatter, IDFA

Artist talk and exhibition on Afro-Futurism

Afrovism

Datum:
Locatie: Felix Meritis
In samenwerking met: Felix Meritis, Afrovism

This edition of Afrovism was an invitation to step into a world where art is the air we breathe, a boundless space where artistic expression flows freely, much like the air we breathe.

Whether through fashion, sound, sculpture, community, or storytelling, they craft from a place of
authenticity and transformation and each bring unique interpretations of what it means to create with intention and shape their own world. Alongside other artists I exhibited my work.

'Why You Laughing' - group exhibition

Datum:
Locatie: Showroom MaMa
In samenwerking met: Showroom MaMa

Why You Laughing? is a group exhibition that highlights the transformative power of joy from a Black queer and trans perspective. The exhibition celebrates the joy that is able to persist in the face of life’s challenges, offering space for authenticity, connection and necessary rest. It emphasizes how joy is a vital source for resistance, healing and community.

https://thisismama.nl/en/events/general/why-you-laughing/

'Unheard-of' group exhibition

Datum:
Locatie: Huidenclub
In samenwerking met: Rose Academy, Huidenclub

The exhibition UNHEARD-OF is the result of the VISUAL STORYTELLERS project, a 8 month talent development program by ROSE academy for emerging designers and visual creators that are underrepresented. The program is designed for those who want to develop their own sound and seek support to professionalize within their discipline.

we cry 2gether

Datum:
Locatie: Gemaal op Zuid
In samenwerking met: Gemaal op Zuid

My second solo exhibition 'we cry 2gether'

Young OSCAM Art Kitchen

Datum:
Locatie: OSCAM
In samenwerking met: OSCAM, VPRO Dorst

My first exhibition in the Young OSCAM Art Kitchen programme

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