Parallel to the exhibition, ERE and Farago Projects are working to supply short and long term support and exposure to Warembo Wasanii, assisting them in developing their skill sets and laying groundwork for future collaborations with fashion houses and other creative spaces. And as for the November 2021 shoot that finally made Mokoro a reality, Louise shares, “It was a true team collaboration, Kristin scouted for locations around the atelier and throughout Nairobi, finding unique settings to build the world of Mokoro.”
The girls were always closely escorted by Joan, translating Kristin’s movement directions when necessary and making sure they felt comfortable and confident. Emmanuelle and Sophie accompanied us on the shoot, interviewing Joan and the girls to fully understand the extent of this project and tell the story in all its strength,” says Louise, who grew up between Zimbabwe and Kenya and whose art direction and styling work shine through the project.
Mokoro
Dates: June 23rd-25th
Venue: Gallery Mercier et Associes, 3 Rue Dupont de L’Eure, 75020 Paris
Time: Opening night 23.06 | 7pm-11pm | 24 – 25.06 | 11am-7pm
Credits
Presented by: ERE
Photography + Video: Kristin Lee-Moolman
Art Direction + Styling: Louise Ford
Hair: Yann Turchi
Artists and Talents: Joan Otieno and members of Warembo Wasanii Art Studio: Nzelani, Risper, Lourine, Marion, Barbara, Rose, Brenda, Idah, Vero, Amina, Wanja, Nancy, Phanice, Emma.
Creative Direction: Kristin Lee-Moolman, Louise Ford
Exhibition commissioner: Sophie Strobele
Curated by: Emmanuelle Atlan and Sophie Strobele
Writer: Wanjeri Gakuru
Supported and Produced by: Farago Projects
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