Kehinde Wiley: Reshaping the Monumental

My film Kehinde Wiley: Reshaping the Monumental explores the life and work of artist Kehinde Wiley. This film takes viewers on a journey from Wiley’s upbringing in South Central Los Angeles to his ascent as one of the world’s most iconic visual artists. Featuring interviews with the artist, his twin brother Taiwo Wiley, and his close friend and fellow artist Mickalene Thomas, the film supports the exhibition An Archaeology of Silence, making its US debut at the de Young Museum in March 2023.

My Process

I can use my Kehinde Wiley short-form documentary as an example of research wrapped in creativity. In creating this piece I started by researching and learning as much as I could about the artist in the allotted development stage. While the documentary was about Kehinde’s life as an artist, it was also about the particular exhibition being featured. The narrative needed to seamlessly waive the two together.