ART + DESIGN PORTFOLIO

A NOTE ON PROCESS: I approach fashion as an art praxis that is rooted in intentionality, sustainability, and social equity. This praxis is inspired by the Afro-indigenous technique called Aṣa. [It] represents a conscious attempt “to select, choose, discriminate, or discern” (Yai, 1994) while being cognizant of the historical past. Quite logically, artists-priests-devotees use their oju ona (design consciousness) together with oju inu (inner eye or artistic insight and sensibility) as well as laakaye (intuitive knowledge) plus imoju-mora (unusual sensitivity) in order to make deliberate choices (Abiodun, 1989; Lawal, 1996) in the selection of colors, patterns, and designs. This dynamic artistic process is constantly inventive, revitalizing, and modern.

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Theatre I
Archive 1: Photographs, sketches, and process images of designs for traditional (staged) theatrical performances and recitals.
Theatre II
Archive 2: Photographs, sketches, and process images of designs for devised theatrical performances. and performance art pieces.
TV/Film
Archive 3: Photographs and BTS images of custom designs, creative direction, and styling for film, TV, commercial, and experimental visuals.
Editorials/Runway
Archive 4: Photographs and BTS images of custom designs, creative direction, and styling for fashion editorials and runway.
Installations
Archive 5: Photographs, notes, and process images of design installations and exhibitions.
Pageants/Special Events
Archive 6: Photographs, sketches, and process images of custom designs, creative direction, and styling for beauty pageants and special occasions.
Workshops
Archive 7: Workshop process photos and students' works from facilitated design experience workshops, classes and intensives in schools, cultural institutions, and arts organizations.
About
Denali Joel (they/them): Multidisciplinary Artist, Fashion Griot, and Educator
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