PRESENCE
Tumi Adeleye, Nathaly Charria Jiménez, and Geelah
Friday, January 30, 2026
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Central Library - 710 W. César Chávez St.
Living Room (6th Floor South)
About the Exhibit
PRESENCE, curated by Ibiye Anga and organized by Art Curatorial Inc., explores themes of transformation, ritual, and selfhood through the lens of three artists. Tumi Adeleye examines the fluidity of identity, while Geelah captures Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous traditions in Bahia’s Marujo celebration. Nathaly Charria Jiménez’s LIGHT offers an immersive, interactive experience.
Together, these works bridge continents—Africa, South America, North America, and Europe—using photography and film to connect heritage with contemporary identity. As a multicultural arts group, we curate from lived intersections, centering unique voices and fostering cultural dialogue. PRESENCE challenges and expands Austin’s understanding of belonging, migration, and memory in a global context.
About the Artist
As curator of PRESENCE, Ibiye Anga is deeply invested in the exploration of transformation, relational dynamics, and memory. This exhibition unites three artists whose practices delve into themes of ritual and the fluidity of selfhood across continents.
Tumi Adeleye’s series explores the fluidity of identity, using hair as both a mask and a symbol of self. The work is expressed in both sculpture and photography, each piece reflecting the shifting energy she feels with every change.
Geelah’s work documents Bahia’s Marujo celebration, preserving Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous traditions through vibrant, lens-based storytelling.
Nathaly Charria Jiménez’s LIGHT offers an immersive, interactive cinematic experience that evokes spiritual and emotional connections.