THE CORONATION

Balagan Art Space, November 2018

https://www.thecoronationbytakeout.com/

What do all creatives have in common?

Maybe it is the fear of never being good enough.

In a year marked by suicides in the creative community, we sent crown-building tool boxes to the most creative heads in Miami.

The goal was to address self-doubt and invite guests to crown themselves the kings and queens of how far they have come. Five artists showcased their interpretation of a coronation in spoken word, short films, music, and performance art.

PRESS: Cultured Magazine, Miami New Times, Ventana A Miami, World Red Eye, Midtown Miami Magazine

AWARDS: Creative Conscience Award - For Socially Valuable Projects 2019, Creativity International Award 2019

VALERIA BARTOLINI

COLORIST

"As a very shy person I often struggle to initiate conversations.

The Coronation made everyone go through the same process and
that made me feel at ease because
every crown was its own
conversation starter."

ANGELES ALMUNA

FASHION ICON

"What I wear is directly related to

my personality. The colors,

materials, and styles are all ways to express myself and building my

own crown was definitely a

highlight in my search of who I am still becoming."

BADER SALAHUDDIN

ART DIRECTOR

"You lose so much time and energy doubting yourself and your work.
Going to The Coronation meant leaving your insecurities and self doubt bullsh*t at home, 'cause they’re not invited."

MATHIAS CACHIQUIS

DESIGNER

“In a digital era where everything happens trough a screen, The Coronation was a breath of fresh air! It made me reconnect with my childhood and the reasons on why I love what I do.”

PAUL KETTLEWELL

MURAL ARTIST

"As a creative you have periods where you have a mental block or even feel like you lost the ability to create. The Coronation brought together unique stories behind each crown, reminding us that struggle is a part of creation."

EUGENIO MORON SOL

INTERIOR DESIGNER

"My crown was inspired by the way our eyes are always on others and how they seem to be doing better than you. Making it was a way of dealing with this in a funny way."