EXPLORING THE ART OF CUSTOMIZATION
Overview
adidas comes back for SS21 with a retrospective of customized sneaker culture and the connection between hip hop in New York, the punk scene in the UK and the bohemians of the revolution. With a focus on street style, this short film explores the rich culture and history of sneaker customization and the iconic adidas vibe.
This film can be seen on the in the US and EU.
The LVMB Collective x Weléla Mar Kindred is grateful to be a part of the @adidasoriginals family and to lend her voice to narrate such a dope film.
Sincere gratitude to the entire creative team:
Creative Direction: @annex88
Creative: @3d.gd @meekopvscoe @dannymota @flowimbert
Production: @tommishra @aface1
Design x Animation: @james_siewert_artwork @junehongrb @pxt_m
Video: @ryan__takashi
Cast: @walkerwear @clawmoney @chadcantcolor @jordan.pge @mache275
VO: @welelamarkindred x @lvmbimaginarium
Music: @delfavelli
ELASTIC MIND
By Christian Alexander
Directed by Weléla Mar Kindred
August 18 - September 4 / 2022
Greenhouse Theater Center Chicago
2257 N Lincoln Ave
(Parental advisory: adult themes and content)
Artwork by: Weléla Mar Kindred
INTIMATE APPAREL
By Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Lynn Nottage
Directed by Weléla Mar Kindred
April 21 - May 1 2022
St. Croix Falls Theatre
Get your tickets NOW!!
Tix at festivaltheatre.org
(Parental advisory: Adult themes and content)
Artwork by: Weléla Mar Kindred
A Barre Study
A Barre Study
Red Clay Dance Studios, Chicago
Music by Matthew Halsall
“CAN’T COMPLAIN.
IT’S NOT NEEDED HERE.”
GEORGE FLOYD
Overview
title : “can’t complain. it’s not needed here.” george floyd
duration : 50 seconds
to be played on digital devices and small monitors for gallery spaces (x) showrooms
written + directed : weléla mar kindred
conception : l v m b + weléla mar kindred
choreographer (x) danser : weléla mar kindred
editor : weléla mar kindred
reading : "song of solomon" 1977 novel written + read by toni morrison
publisher : alfred knopf
sound landscape : " jyeah" by bells atlas
featured film : @dare2danceinpublic film fest 2020
©2020
Overview
"République"
Paris Premiere: 11 July 2015, Centre National de Jazz Dance - Paris (FR)
Concept x Choreography: L V M B + Weléla Mar Kindred
Dancers: Habiba Schultz + Olivier Tida
Live Soundscape x Short Film: Jah Cuba (Javier Saavedra)
Producers: Le Collectif James Baldwin de Paris
Supported by: The Tides Foundation, The James Baldwin Estate {New York}
Revised Title 2018: From james baldwin's nigger {another country} to République
“This dance performance was one of the most powerful pieces of art I’ve had the opportunity to bear witness to. At a time when our social condition demands that artists tackle the socio-political realities of the time, this exhibition addresses issues of violence against the black body with nuance, honesty, and imagination. It is a must-see.” Clint Smith, Ph.D Candidate of Education, Harvard University http://www.clintsmithiii.com
URUBU / VOEUX 2013
Overview
Scénario et réalisation DAVID LIVER
Avec THIERRY MABOANG et RAFAEL PINTART
Chef opérateur FREDERIC VALLETAssistant réalisateur BASTIEN BRENOT
Creative Consultant LVMB Collective WELELA MAR KINDRED
FLORABOTANICA BALENCIAGA
Overview
L V M B + Florabotanica Balenciaga
Dir: Mei Dong
Cast: Maxine Woodring, Emilia Schmier
Director of Photography: Henry Yin
Creative Dir + Choreography:
L V M B Collective Weléla Mar Kindred
Thank you Matthew Rolston Studios
MERCEDES BENZ G63
ALWAYS STEALS THE SHOW
Overview
L V M B + Mercedes Benz
Dir: Mei Dong
Director Of Photography: Henry Yin
Creative Dir + Choreography:
L V M B Collective Weléla Mar Kindred
Thank you: Matthew Rolston Studios
MEDI
HOW WOULD YOU DO IT
Overview
L V M B + Medi
Dir: Réalisé à Paris par THE HOLOGRAMS
Produced by / Produit par DIVISION
(Paris) ATMOSPHERIQUES
Creative Dir + Choreography:
L V M B Collective Weléla Mar Kindred