I am pleased to have been invited to showcase several of my artworks at the Festival of the Mind Event. There will be an exhibition and performance which will take place on Friday 20 September, at 3:00pm (duration: 60 minutes).

About the Event: Festival of the Mind 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. Open to everyone.

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.”

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”.

Espacio Gallery

London

Nov 2023 to Dec 2023

SPACE Studios

London

Oct 2023 to Dec 2023

SKy TV

Osterley campus

12th Oct 2023

Redbridge Town Hall, Essex

Oct 2023

The Hub

Hammersmith, London

July 2023

London Borough of Redbridge

Ilford, Essex

October to November 2023

London Borough of Redbridge

Ilford, Essex

October to November 2023

London Lighthouse Gallery

London

May 2023

LB of Hammersmith

Hammersmith, London

March 2023

Greenhalf Studio

East Sussex

Oct to Nov 2023

CityLit

Holborn, London

July 2022

BAND Gallery

Toronto, Canada

March 2022

Mandeville Hotel

Mandeville, Jamaica

Jan to Feb 2020

LB of Lewisham, Stratford, and Deptford, London (3x locations)

Oct 2018 to Jan 2019

London Borough of Newham

Stratford, London

July 2018

London Borough of Newham

Stratford, London

June 2018