{"id":2596,"date":"2021-02-13T17:34:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-13T17:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/?page_id=2596"},"modified":"2021-03-29T18:51:04","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T22:51:04","slug":"blm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/xr\/blm\/","title":{"rendered":"We Rise Above"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Augmented Reality x Afrosurrealism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/xr\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1135\">ARTECHOUSE extended reality app<\/a>, experience Vince Fraser&#8217;s Afrosurrealist art\u00a0rise above virtual Black Lives Matter Plazas in solidarity with the anniversary of the March on Washington and the Black Lives Matter movement. <\/strong>Where does this art belong near you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We Rise Above | ARTECHOUSE X Vince Fraser\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NaIhlyPWnls?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Reflect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"519\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-519x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-519x1024.jpeg 519w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-152x300.jpeg 152w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-768x1516.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-778x1536.jpeg 778w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-1038x2048.jpeg 1038w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design.jpeg 1281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>A tribute to show gratitude, respect, and admiration for George Floyd.<\/strong><br><br><em>&#8220;I wanted to recreate him as a figure of positivity almost like a black king showing a new perspective on how black people are seen now and can be seen in the future. As a Black artist, it&#8217;s important for me to document this historical moment, because we live and experience this on a daily basis. These incidents are happening worldwide,not just in the U.S.; it\u2019s a global problem.\u201d<\/em><br><br>Music by Lloyd James (AKA King Jammy), with lyrics and vocals by the Reverend Al Sharpton (courtesy of Jam One Publishing VP Records USA).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Inspire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-512x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-512x1024.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-150x300.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-768x1535.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-769x1536.jpeg 769w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-1025x2048.jpeg 1025w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2.jpeg 1266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>An exploration of traditional African Masks and their symbolic importance.\u200b<\/strong><br><br><em>\u201cA lot of my work tends to draw inspiration from masks, whether it be something I\u2019ve heard or read, and most of the stories go unnoticed or unheard in general Western culture. I think it&#8217;s important to highlight these stories in a positive light as opposed to past negative connotations.\u201d\u200b\u200b<\/em><br><br>Music by NaNaBcool, written by Gabe Fox-Peck and Nana Boamah-Acheampong.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Empower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"518\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-518x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-518x1024.jpeg 518w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-152x300.jpeg 152w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-768x1519.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-776x1536.jpeg 776w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-1035x2048.jpeg 1035w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.jpeg 1281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>A symbol of the fight and the importance of pushing diversity and inclusivity to spark the change.<\/strong><br><br><em>\u201cBeing an artist has given me the platform to be able to visually speak about important topics affected by the black community. We are working for a world where Black lives are no longer systematically targeted for demise. Our message is clear: Increase racial harmony and deter police brutality and systematic racism.\u201d<\/em><br><br>Music is by Djembe Monks,Thando, DJ Vs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download the free ARTECHOUSE extended reality app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\">APP STORE<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\">google play<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>About the Artist: Vince Fraser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having worked in the creative industry as a professional digital illustrator for over twenty years, the progression to Visual Arts was a natural one. Vince\u2019s work has continued to evolve and sees himself as a New Breed of Artist in the Digital Age, combining a variety of skills including Film and Motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-02-13-at-12.08.10-PM-1-1014x1024.png\" alt=\"Vince Fraser Instagram Afrosurrealist Afrofuturism\" class=\"wp-image-2631\" width=\"579\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-02-13-at-12.08.10-PM-1-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-02-13-at-12.08.10-PM-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-02-13-at-12.08.10-PM-1-768x775.png 768w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-02-13-at-12.08.10-PM-1-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/vincefraser\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"instagram.com\/vincefraser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>@VinceFraser<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a keen eye for detail, he is always experimenting in a playful way whilst pushing the boundaries from a visual aspect. Bridging the gap between Fantasy and Reality, Vince\u2019s mission is to inspire, educate, and empower positive images of the African diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous clients include Nike, MTV, and Adobe, just to name a few, whilst gaining the attention of various musicians like Erykah Badu, Outkast&nbsp;and Usher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/art-activism-with-afrosurrealist-vince-fraser\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Find a Black Lives Matter Plaza Near You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/karihigh.github.io\/blm-murals\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-02-13-at-12.04.28-PM-1024x680.png\" alt=\"Black Lives Matter Plazas Map USA North America\" class=\"wp-image-2623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-02-13-at-12.04.28-PM-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-02-13-at-12.04.28-PM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-02-13-at-12.04.28-PM-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-02-13-at-12.04.28-PM-1536x1020.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-02-13-at-12.04.28-PM.png 1816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Augmented Reality x Afrosurrealism Using the ARTECHOUSE extended reality app,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1275,"parent":1135,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Using the ARTECHOUSE extended reality app, experience Vince Fraser&#039;s Afrosurrealist art rise above virtual Black Lives Matter Plazas in solidarity with the anniversary of the March on Washington and the Black Lives Matter movement. 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