Meet James Allister Sprang (2008 Visual Arts). The son of Caribbean immigrants, Sprang considers his relationship to Diasporic timelines while weaving together his multimedia work, to create sensory poems for the spirit. His 50-minute musical composition, Rest Within the Wake, makes its South Florida debut at YoungArts during Miami Art Week 2023. Written 60 feet beneath the surface of the Caribbean Sea, the work is intimately tethered to "In the Wake," written by Christina Sharpe; "Black Interior," written by Elizabeth Alexander; and "Inciting Joy," written by Ross Gay.
This film was directed by Mariah Barrera (2020, 2021 Film). Learn more about Mariah’s work here: [ Ссылка ].
Music by James Allister Sprang
Photography by Sydney Chawon
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