Chromatic Dialogues
This December, we're curating an unforgettable experience—a vibrant convergence of visual art, poetry, and live music under one roof. Think of it as a love letter to creativity itself.
We're talking stunning visual installations, verses that make your heart skip a beat, and melodies that will stay with you long after the night ends. A true feast for the senses 🎨🎵 🖊️
The best part? You're invited to experience it at Banana Block in East Belfast—a stunning cultural space that's become the heartbeat of our creative community.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Banana Block, PortView Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Rd, Belfast BT4 1HE
Admission: Free Entry - Get Your Tickets | Contributions Welcome (see below)
Contact: info@kojoartx.com | 07377649445 | @kojoartx
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Featured Artists
Babalola Mahmood - Visual Artist
Babalola Mahmood is a contemporary visual artist from Nigeria known for his vibrant explorations of cultural identity and African diaspora themes. His work combines traditional motifs with modern techniques, creating striking compositions that celebrate African heritage.
Joel Simon - Narrative Realist painter
A storyteller from a young age, Joel Simon uses his brush to compose urban environments, enigmatic characters, and emotionally driven scenes in a style often described as Narrative Realism.
In his work, the architecture of the modern metropolis takes a leading role alongside the human figure. There is a visceral energy of the streets and a certain voyeuristic apprehension as the indoors and outdoors meld together.
Exploring the symbiosis between public spaces and private life, Simon invites us to look in on the beauty and poetry of those personal moments which are often overshadowed by the cacophony of modern life.
Simon's formation as a filmmaker has played a significant influence on his painting practice. His work exudes an atmosphere of Film Noir, rich with contrasting hues, dramatic lighting, and an ethereal quality that reveals the quiet poetry of urban existence. This juxtaposition of period references and contemporary settings imbues Joel Simon's work with a timeless essence.
Yomi Gbamis - Abstract Expressionist Artist
Yomi Gbamis is an abstract expressionist artist exploring imagination through vibrant acrylics, capturing life's essence in every piece. Art is in everything you see, reflecting personal experiences and perceptions.
"My approach to color and form is deeply influenced by my life experiences and perceptions."
Featured Poets
Enda Boyle
Enda Boyle was born in Derry, Ireland in 1994. He was educated at Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast. In the past poems and short stories have appeared in short magazines online and in print.
Enda’s chapbook Love Songs of The Precariously Employed is the twenty seventh publication from back room poetry (BR 27).
Seán Óg Ó Murchú
Seán Óg Ó Murchú is a multidisciplinary Irish writer and activist working out of London. He has published several short stories, plays, and articles, and is known for his Palestinian charity project 'Dlúthpháirtíocht'.
Marty McKenna
Marty is an independent Irish poet, born in Tyrone, now living and writing in Belfast. Marty has poems published widely in both online and print journals. He won the Matrix prize in 2017. Having published three chapbooks in 2021, 2022 and 2024, and a pamphlet 2025, he is publishing poems that will inform his first full collection 'letters home'.
Marty curates the poetry community 'button press' which publishes, analyses and holds public readings for emerging and established poets. Marty is a neurodivergent poet
Featured Musicians
Erin K Hill - Trad Folk
Deeply inspired by folk, down-to-earth melodies, everyday struggles & triumphs, Hill aims to make music that connects people, their surroundings & their traditions.
Michael Sidwell - Pop Folk
Michael Sidwell uses warm vocals and poetic storytelling, crafts intimate songs that feel like conversations. Their acoustic-driven sound invites listeners into a world of reflection, honesty, and emotion.
Samreel - Afrobeats
Samreel is more than just a UK Afrobeats artist—he’s a compelling storyteller who channels the raw truth of life into high-energy anthems. A regular fixture on stages around the UK, Samreel captures hearts with his dynamic performances and songwriting sincerity. This sincerity is perhaps best felt in his latest work, "No Bad Energy," a track forged in the wake of losing his father. It’s a powerful example of how every groove and every lyric is deeply rooted in his personal journey, proving that the most moving music is always the most real. If you want music that makes you feel deeply while forcing you to dance, Samreel is the sound you need to know. What story will he tell next? Come visit our event to find out!
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