Black Lines of Code is a groundbreaking mixed-media exhibition curated by Danielle Udogaranya (Founder of EBONIX), celebrating ten years of redefining representation in gaming and digital culture. Taking place at Copeland Gallery, Peckham (11 – 20 December 2025), the exhibition blurs the boundaries between art, technology, and identity—inviting audiences to experience how Black creatives are rewriting the visual language of virtual worlds.
Rooted in the question of what happens when the mediums we consume fail to equip us with the means to author our own image, Black Lines of Code foregrounds the work of artists and technologists who have resisted convention and embedded Blackness directly into the architecture of digital space. From immersive installations to tactile, physical works, the show explores the intersection of cultural heritage, algorithmic bias, and the power of self-representation through digital design.
Spanning global voices from the UK, US, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, and Africa, the exhibition acts as both archive and catalyst — preserving the work of those who have redefined the digital landscape while inspiring the next generation of creators to see themselves not just in pixels, but in the very code that shapes them. Visitors can expect interactive “Create-A-Character” stations, playable game experiences, and artist talks that bridge the gap between virtual and lived identity.
Black Lines of Code is a love letter to those of us who never saw ourselves reflected in the worlds we played in, coded in, or dreamed of… This exhibition marks a decade of redefining what Blackness looks like in virtual spaces — and an invitation to imagine what comes next.
– Danielle Udogaranya.
Visitors can expect a wide range of multimedia installations & interactive experiences
🕹 Create-A-Character Zone
Visitors can design their own avatars, experimenting with features, skin tones, and hairstyles to explore representation and digital identity.
🎮 Playable Experiences
A curated selection of indie and modded games that showcase diverse storytelling, cultural design, and Black-led game development.
🧩 Mixed Reality Installations
Augmented and mixed reality artworks blur the boundaries between physical and digital, allowing visitors to unlock interactive layers through mobile and headset experiences.
🖼 Traditional & Digital Gallery
Printed artworks and digital screens sit side-by-side, showcasing how physical artistry and virtual creation can coexist and inform one another.
📸 The Archive Wall
An evolving, projected timeline of ten years of Ebonix — from her first mods to international collaborations — chronicling the impact of digital Black creativity.
💬 Artist Talks & Panels
Daily talks where exhibiting artists, game designers, and creative technologists discuss their work, processes, and perspectives on digital identity.
