Watson Mere | FLATBUSH

Watson’s project “Yon Nouvo Rèv” will be centered around a visual and performance art exhibition of work developed through personal experiences, collaborations, and engagement with the Haitian community of Flatbush, Brooklyn unpacking Haitian community members’ relationship with Haitian spirituality. Activations will invest and deepen community and cultural resources in Flatbush through fundraisers, public workshops geared toward artistic professional development, and seminars on Haitian culture hosted throughout Mere’s residency. 

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Watson Mere is an award-winning visual and performance artist exhibiting his work for the past eight years. Mere’s art has been shown in galleries, museums, and venues, which include the Barclays Center. He has earned various awards including the 2022 Elizabeth Foundation For The Arts Studio Program and the 2023 Frederieke Sanders Taylor StudioProjects Fund. Mere’s artistry has been featured in publications such as The Washington Post, Hyperallergic, and more. Mere attended Florida A&M University, receiving an MBA in 2015. He lives in Brooklyn and maintains a studio at The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts in Times Square, Manhattan.