Doris Duke Charitable Foundation: Creativity up Close
Profiles of artists who received the Doris Duke Artist Award—$250,000 in unrestricted funding—to pursue their visions without restraint
Challenge
Every year, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation awards six performing artists with $250,000 in unrestricted funds so that they can pursue their visions without restraint.
In 2019, DDCF wanted to spotlight the extraordinary recipients of this award, and so they reached out to us.
Solution
We pitched and produced a series of docu-style profiles—giving viewers a glimpse into the pursuit and process of each artist.
The series launched in the New York Times in conjunction with the announcement of the 2019 recipients of the Doris Duke Artist Awards.
My Contributions
Positioning & Messaging, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Directing, Post Supervision
We crafted a unique visual language for each artist inspired by their work and process.
The result is an eclectic set of profiles unified by their structure and docu-style format.
Agency & Production
Executive Producer: Josh Buoy
Producer: Deidre Schoo
Creative Director & Director: Chris Duncan
Copywriter: Molly Gardner
Director of Photography: Diana Eliazov
Editor: Bryce Bizer
Music: Jerome Begin