an assortment of creative projects for troupe429 – new england’s #1-rated gay bar. i am a co-owner of the bar, which grew its roots as a pop-up party in brooklyn in 2009, and celebrated 5 years in connecticut in 2022
exterior of troupe429 - work includes lighting design & direction for facade improvements
this pandemic cabaret stage was built to welcome back performers - while following pandemic restrictions - in an effort to (successfully) keep troupe429 open during unprecedented times while creating opportunities to ensure bar staff & performers had the ability to earn an income. photo features a performance by the legendary Jasmine Rice LaBeija of the Royal House of LaBeija at 1 of her 4 sold out, seated shows
a 2.5+ hour pride-packed extravaganza while troupe429 was closed due to pandemic restrictions. all performances were filmed one at a time and edited together. the show was free to watch and viewers were encouraged to tip performers
multi-channel campaign for OTG x Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s We Value You program, celebrating crewmembers who work in terminal at EWR, JFK, & LGA
assortment of creative work for global human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW). they work to amplify the voices of vulnerable communities by investigating abuses, exposing those in charge of the abuse, and advocating for change that respects human rights & provides justice for victims
work included preparing design presentations for theme selection, executing design & managing content of the report in 6 languages, including translations of text and layout into creative, and global fulfillment after in-person press proofing with graphic arts studio in illinois
panels were offered in 1 of 10 languages, each individually designed & tested to be legible when cutout & backlit. each side was fully interchangeable, produced in partnership with Falken Acrylic out of brooklyn & los angeles
an assortment of digital and print work for OTG, a company reimagining the airport experience with exceptional hospitality offerings inside spectacular surroundings
assorted design work for The Dominick Hotel, SoHo's Only Five Diamond Hotel.
as part of the global creative team for Ralph Lauren, my work assisted in the visual storytelling of the World of Ralph Lauren - america’s iconic fashion designer. key projects included encapsulating brands and moments for historical reference to sourcing key objects and artwork to complete the showroom experience then refining to stores months later
personal art project of handmade bow ties made from recycled materials, worn to exhibition openings and galas at the museum of modern in new york city. proudly featured in multiple media outlets, including TIME, BuzzFeed, Bon Appétit, & Huffington Post
a record store built to save a gay bar during a pandemic on a budget. an immersive experience for music lovers on a former lgbt+ dance floor shut down due to restrictions - all under the most disco balls in the state. a once-in-a-lifetime retail concept (I hope… at the moment)
a multichannel campaign for weekly karaoke at troupe429
a multichannel campaign for the weekly Sienna Says! drag show hosted by Sienna Rose at troupe429
photos: John Gram / model: Sienna Rose
