Khadija Jahmila: In Plain Sight
Khadija Jahmila: In Plain Sight is a solo exhibition marking the culmination of Jahmila's eight-week artist residency at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW). The show presents a new body of structural analog collage on wood panels and reclaimed materials, using hand-cut paper and mixed media to create layered, hidden-object landscapes. The work explores memory mapping, historical preservation, and speculative futures, merging speculative narratives with historical ephemera to examine surrealism and cultural memory. Jahmila, an Afro-Caribbean mixed-media artist born in 1993 in Maryland, specializes in cut-paper and digital collage; her Afrofuturistic creations reassert the humanity, beauty, intersectionality, and otherworldliness of the African diaspora. Specific themes addressed include Black girlhood, Caribbean identity, nostalgia, and the complexities of never fully wanting to grow up—a sentiment directly referenced in the included piece *I Don't Want to Grow Up*. The exhibition transforms discarded print into environments that celebrate Black beauty, joy, and brilliance.
When: Opens Saturday, June 6, 2026. No specific end date is listed; the exhibition likely runs for a number of weeks following the residency. Visitors should check CHAW's current gallery schedule for exact closing date.
Showtimes: Gallery viewing hours are not provided in the event listing. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop typically maintains regular gallery hours; contact the venue or visit their website for current times.
Tickets: Price not available. Admission details (e.g., free or ticketed) are not specified; inquire at the venue for access information.
Lineup: Solo exhibition by Khadija Jahmila, the 2026 Artist-in-Residence at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop.
Run time: The exhibition is open during gallery hours; there is no fixed run time for individual visits. The residency lasted eight weeks, culminating in this show.
Ages: Not explicitly stated. Likely suitable for all ages, but parental guidance may be appropriate given the conceptual nature of the work.
Venue: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW), gallery space.
Note: The exhibition features structural analog collage on wood panels and reclaimed materials. Key pieces include "I Don't Want to Grow Up." Jahmila's practice is rooted in Afrofuturism and uses discarded print ephemera. The residency program that led to this show is CHAW's 2026 Artist-in-Residence initiative.