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| 'history of the dj' illustration . 2021 |
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| 'history of the dj' timeline (gif) . 2021 |
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| 'history of the dj' final mural . 2021 |
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| 'history of the dj' final mural . 2021 |
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| 'history of the dj' final mural (detail) . 2021 |
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| 'history of the dj' final mural (detail) . 2021 |
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'history of the dj' final mural . 2021
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this is by far my favourite project i worked on this year, and probably one that i'm most proud of! i was invited by selecta – a dj + nightclub systems retail store, to work on a mural for their recently opened space. they wanted a visual timeline of the history of dj-ing, from how it all started to where we are today. if you're a follower of my work, you'd probably know by now how much music means to me. i think the lack of not being able to go out to clubs and dance last year manifested a few projects about music this year, and this one is my most valued of the bunch! working on a mural about dance music, dj-ing and club culture was a dream come true. i learnt so much in the process through the research phase of this project about key figures and djs that left their legacy in the industry, and understanding the equipment and advancement in their technologies through the decades. i was so excited about illustrating things that i love about the history of music and club culture – the emergence of disco and chicago house music in the 70s & 80s, raves in the 90s... i also added a few easter eggs along the way – can you spot donna summer and keith haring?!
i was so happy with the final illustration, and felt a sense of pride when i walked into selecta to see the mural in person. this was truly made from the heart, and i hope whoever comes across this mural sees that. thank you wid + hassan for reaching out and having me on board for this. hope it wasn't too much of a bumpy ride getting this done! but i think we have something beautiful installed in the space.
if anyone's in town, and wants to support this local grown store or check out the mural, please go and see it all in person. congratulations to the selecta team on the opening of the store. blessings and good vibes always...
