A(spora), by Raleigh artist and researcher Jazsalyn, is an augmented reality (AR) installation at John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It’s on the exterior windows of the building and free to visit. It is planned to stay up through January of 2026.
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The work explores the Ancestral Intelligence of the Gullah Geechee Corrider, a region of West African descendants and a National Heritage area stretching along the coastal plains from North Carolina to Florida.
A(spora) is presented by SEEK Raleigh, an experimental public art program by Raleigh Arts that engages the community through public art in City of Raleigh Parks, greenways, and/or community spaces.
There’s more to A(spora) than meets the eye. Using your phone you can explore the digital landscape.
What the Name Means
Ancestral Intelligence refers to our earliest knowledge systems and the philosophies and traditions passed down from generation to generation within indigenous and diasporic communities. A(spora) references the root term ‘spore’ within ‘diaspora.’
Artist Statement
As a part of the digital landscape of A(spora), I have rendered microscopic imagery of indigenous African plant species (i.e. indigo and okra) to transform the corridor through collage, AR, AI, and 3D simulation technologies. Channeling my Afro-Carolinian lineage, the work carries hidden histories to communities within my hometown. Each scene visualizes the significance of ancestral agriculture on contemporary textile practices. Embracing the regenerative capacity of various organisms, knowledge systems, and African practices, A(spora) is a testament to the diaspora – flourishing in new environments despite displacement.
Jazsalyn
Interacting with the Artwork
To view the augmented reality (AR) component, you will need to scan the QR code on the panel and enable camera permissions on your mobile phone.
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