The Lovebugs is Amelia C. Williams' original mixed media art party series.
Adventure x ACW "End of The World-ish Party" took place on January 18, 2025, at Camp Kingston in Kingston, NY, sponsored by Bad Mule Inc. The event celebrated the release of Adventure's single, Dreamgirl, alongside the opening of Amelia C. Williams' latest art exhibition, It Was All A Dream.
As a special surprise, Williams and Adventure unveiled their collaboration piece—a design by Williams for the Dreamgirl single cover—featured as part of the stage installation she created for Adventure’s performance.
The night also showcased local BIPOC artistry, including a tattoo pop-up by Luis Miguel Jaramillo and a live set from producer Ayo Nish.
Additionally, Adventure’s frontman, Antony DiGiacomo, and Williams collaborated on exclusive merch for both the show and the single release. A portion of the event’s proceeds was donated to the Anti-Recidivism Coalition and The Black Library, supporting their ongoing initiatives.
It Was All A Dream
Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech, “I Have a Dream,” Amelia C. Williams used Biggie's iconic lyrics, “It Was All A Dream”, to title her latest mixed media pop art collection as a response to King’s vision. The title offers a clever interplay between the aspirations of King’s dream and the realities reflected in modern pop culture.
“It Was All A Dream” is a mixed media exhibition by Amelia C. Williams reflecting on the evolving nature of the American Dream—what it was, what it is, and what it is shifting toward. This body of work is a real-time response to the collective disparities observed within the diverse communities she engages with. Through her connections with friends from all walks of life, Williams offers a multifaceted view of America’s current state and the fragmented dream that once unified its people.
As always, Williams grounds her art in personal experience, examining the intersections of mental health and her identity as a mixed-race individual navigating predominantly white spaces. These environments—and the ways they shape and challenge her—are central to her narrative. In her signature raw and unfiltered fashion, Williams voices the sentiments many BIPOC individuals in small American towns feel but often leave unsaid.
Her hallmark use of vibrant neon colors serves as both a veil and a critique, masking heavy themes while highlighting the superficial passivity of white culture. This contrast underscores the inability of dominant groups to fully acknowledge the realities they continue to perpetuate, creating a striking visual tension that invites reflection and conversation.
Through It Was All A Dream, Williams captures the complexities of this moment in history—a poignant exploration of identity, community, and the shifting illusions of what it means to dream in America today. As a nod to Adventure's new release, Dreamgirl, It Was All A Dream will also feature a collaborative piece Amelia created with Antony for the single’s cover art.
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