Recent Events
Festival of the Mind
19th to 29th September 2024
I was pleased to have been invited to showcase several of my artworks at the Festival of the Mind Event, this event comprised of a variety of exhibitions and performances.
The Festival of the Mind is open to everyone, and sees the brightest minds from the University of Sheffield collaborate with the city’s cultural and creative industries, to help bring their research to life in exciting, entertaining and innovative ways, through a programme of free exhibitions, films, performances, workshops and talks.
The Second World War looks very different through a Black colonial female lens. Exploring themes of belonging, rejection, displacement and identity, this live performance by Susan Hunter Downer developed from research with Dr Sarah Frank will unearth the stories of Black women and girls and highlight the impact of Britain’s efforts to devalue their ‘human currency’ in its aftermath.
Evidence of Those Unseen
4th October 2023 to 20th December 2024 (one month extension)
The “Evidence of Those Unseen” exhibition displayed several artworks by Jacqui Cooke, recognising the commitment and sacrifice of Veterans of African Descent and First Nation Individuals.
The call to war, had millions of individuals from the commonwealth volunteer and signup to serve Britain during both WW1 and WW2. The evidence highlights the achievements of these individuals. Several are recognised as the most decorated individuals for their service, committed to serving while facing adversity – by those they served, exceeding beyond expectations to be promoted and commanding over others, as Officers.
Following the ravages of war, many chose to return and help rebuild the country – committed to serving as they called Britain, “The Mother Land.”
Espacio
23rd November to 3rd December 2023
A wonderful group exhibition “Fluid” featuring the various techniques and artworks of 4x artists in Espacio gallery. Victoria Caution, Jacqui Cooke, Miranda Leung and Karen Topp.
The large artwork in view is J.A. Cooke’s oil painting “It’s All About the Money, still a Work in progress”.
Previous Events
BHM Sisterhood Exhibition
Sky TV
Osterley campuus
12th October 2023
2023 Arts & Culture category Winner
Redbridge Town Hall
Ilford, Essex
October 2023
Hub Mural
The Hub
Hammersmith, London
July 2023
Windrush 75 Celebration
London Borough of Redbridge
Ilford, Essex
October to November 2023
Deloitte Windrush 75 Celebration
Deloitte UK
London office
June 2023
Summer Exhibition
London Lighthouse Gallery
London
May 2023
Through Her Eyes (IWD)
LB of Hammersmith
Hammersmith, London
March 2023
'Playing the race card'
Greenhalf Studio
East Sussex
October to November 2023
CityLit PaFadv
CityLit
Holborn, London
July 2022
Black Servicemen: Stories of Service
BAND Gallery
Toronto, Canada
March 2022
Inaugural C'Art Exhibition
Mandeville Hotel
Mandeville, Jamaica
January to February 2020
Heroes and Heroines
LB of Lewisham, Stratford, and Deptford, London (3x locations)
October 2018 to January 2019
The Windrush Generation
LB of Newham
Stratford, London
July 2018
Who I Am
London Borough of Newham
Stratford, London
June 2018