Danielle Deadwyler American, b. 1982

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Danielle Deadwyler
CHOR(E)S, 2021

"My work explores how lines are blurred in the labor of black women, especially  domestic and sexual work, and the impacts on the black body."

 

- Danielle Deadwyler

Danielle Deadwyler's practice, rooted in filmmaking, theatre, and performance art, navigates the complex interplay between the public and private spheres, with a pointed focus on the intricacies of race, gender, and sexuality. Her practice interrogates the blurred lines in the labor of Black women, particularly in the realms of domestic and sexual work, highlighting the profound impacts on the Black body. Deadwyler seeks to embolden Black female subjectivity through dynamic live performance engagements within local communities, creating a framework she terms "Black Americana chaos." Her work invests in crafting spaces that facilitate an interface with Black female subjectivity, portraying it as a marvel within social spheres. This daily investment spans across live performances, film works, sonic and lyrical play, and objects, transforming Black female presence into a pedestalized marvel, rich with multifaceted narratives and profound societal implications.
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Danielle Deadwyler in her Atlanta studio
Danielle Deadwyler in her Atlanta studio

Danielle Deadwyler (b. 1998; Atlanta, Georgia) received her M.F.A. in Creative Writing/Poetry from Ashland University and her M.A. in American Studies from Columbia University. She also holds a B.A. in History from Spelman College. Deadwyler has exhibited her work widely, including solo exhibitions at MINT Gallery (2021) and Day & Night Projects (2023). Her group exhibitions include The Alchemists at Johnson Lowe Gallery (2023), EngageMINT at Mint Gallery (2019), Eyeshadow at Essex Flowers, New York, NY (2021), the Atlanta Biennial, Virtual Remains at Atlanta Contemporary (2021), and CHOR(E)S, which won the Jury Award at the New Orleans Film Festival (2020). Her performances include MuhfuckaNeva(Luvd)Uhs: Real Live Girl at Eyedrum (2015), MuhfuckaNeva(Luvd)Uhs: Real Live Girl (MNLUii) at ELEVATE Atlanta (2016), BUSTitOPEN for Living Walls (2017), and The Ood: A Field Guide to Apocalyptic Worlds at Synchronicity Theatre (2018). Her honors and awards include the Suzi Bass Award for Best Ensemble (2009), Creative Loafing's Best Actress (2013), and the inaugural Laura Patricia Calle Grant from Living Walls (2016). She was also a finalist for the Artadia Atlanta Awards (2018) and received the Franklin Furnace Grant (2020).

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