Lewis Derogene

Comfort in Mind

Portrait series started in 2024 featuring model, Marie Lisa Derogene, the sister of Lewis Derogene. I curated the images with elaborate and fluid style headwraps using comforters, blankets, and satin like curtains. This photographic series highlights the ideology behind my art practice which is to dismantle the harmful stereotypes that are placed on Black women by placing myself and other Black women with soft textured fabrics, soft lighting and or soft colors. \"Comfort in Mind,\" a symbolism to its own name is a statement to all Black women that the act of being soft starts in the mind and that we are able to overcome and overpower these harmful stereotypes by nurturing what we decide to focus on.

Photographer

Lewis Derogene

Lewis Derogene, also known as PhenomenaLewis, born in 1997 in Haiti and currently based in Connecticut, USA, was deeply influenced by her upbringing in a family of creatives. Her mother's work as a fashion designer and her relatives' pursuits in music, painting, and sculpture ignited her passion for the arts from an early age. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from the School of Visual Arts in 2019, she is now pursuing a Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion Art Direction at the Academy of Art University. This advanced degree not only enhances her qualifications but also allows her to merge her artistic talents with visionary roles in various productions. Lewis aims to share her creativity with the world and leave a lasting mark on the arts scene. Her work explores themes of identity, storytelling, and imperfection, resonating with viewers on an emotional level. Drawing inspiration from artists like Rembrandt, Aida Muluneh, and Muholi Zanele, Lewis's portfolio showcases her versatility across mediums such as photography, 3D modeling, sculpture, painting, and drawing. At the heart of her artistic journey is a desire to express the softness of her identity as a Black woman, inviting viewers to join her on a journey of self-discovery and creative expression.

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