Internationally acclaimed performance artist from Nigeria, Jelili Atiku will be coming to Bangor for an exclusive talk and performance at The Old Goodsyard Treborth Open Day on the 12th August, 1 til 5.pm. There will also be contributions from Mocambo Cappoeira, Circus Syrcas, Clwb Cabaret, Latin Music from Querico and film screenings. The artists from TOGYG ( Bangor greadigol ) will be collaborating with Jelili Atiku and opening their studios for the day .
Jelili Atiku is a Nigerian multimedia and political artist whose work s concerned with Human Rights and justice, as well as having a strong environmental theme Through drawing, installation sculpture, photography, video and live art performance; he strives to help viewers reconnect their lives with their environment. Jelili Atiku is visiting the UK as part of a tour of Europe. He has recently done a successful performance in the new Tanks at Tate modern, and is part of the Manchester Festival, where he will be giving a talk and performance on 9th August. On this day he will be making a new performance in cllaboration with the artists from TGYG.
The Old Goodsyard Treborth is a community of local artists, musicians, film makers and performers, located near the beautiful Treborth Botanical Gardens. Opened in January of this year, it is a thriving centre for local arts.
Fr more information contact bangorgreadigol@yahoo.co.uk / Lisa on 07427 603545

Links
http://www.bangorgreadigol.blogspot.com
http://www.jeliliatiku.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/jeliliatiku
http://www.manchestergalleries.org/whats-on/events/?itemID=1990
