Return of the IARR Residents Exhibition, 2025
Studio Blue at Blue Light Junction was proud to present Material, Memory, & Contemporary Hands, a group exhibition showcasing the work of 11 artists from The Ibura Art & Research Residency. From September 26th through December 30th, 2025, the exhibition featured a range of media, including textiles, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.
Material, Memory, & Contemporary Hands
The work on view reflected how contemporary artists are reimagining traditional natural dye practices through experimental processes, material investigation, and conceptual frameworks. The exhibition was an invitation to viewers to consider the role of material and memory in contemporary artmaking and the relevance of plant-based color in today’s creative landscape.
Meet the Artists
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Angelique Scott
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Diego Borgsdorf
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Jazz Williams
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Jordan Brown
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Korcelia Saygbay
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Linnea Poole
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Najee Haynes- Follins
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Rosina Saqib
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Samantha Sethi
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Savannah Wood
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Vanessa Villarreal
About the Ibura Art & Research Residency
Ibura Art & Research Residency (IARR) is a bi-annual program of Blue Light Junction (BLJ) that provides studio space, financial support, and thought partners for researchers of all backgrounds to explore a question or line of inquiry that is related to their practice and to the ongoing work at BLJ.
Between 2022 & 2024, IARR has welcomed various researchers whose practices encompass a wide variety of experiences and expressions. The residency focuses on hands-on learning and experimentation that prompts play and uplifts inquiry while making space to deepen existing knowledge.
Ibura
/E-boo’rah/
Ibura is a Swahili word of Arabic origin meaning
“something wonderful, a miracle, a very rare occurrence”
Ibura Art & Research Residency honors the work, practice, long-time mentorship, deep love, and friendship between Kenya Miles and K. Ibura. From the spark of an idea that grew Blue Light Junction, K. Ibura has played many roles in supporting and furthering the work and mission of BLJ.
The Ibura Arts and Research Residency is supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.