Penny Stamps Series: Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley

Penny Stamps Speaker Series

Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis

Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley is a London- and Berlin-based artist and game designer whose practice prioritizes active engagement. Working predominantly in animation, sound, performance, and video game development, the artist’s practice focuses on intertwining lived experience with fiction to imaginatively retell and archive the stories of Black Trans people, creating participatory spaces to envision more inclusive futures.

Their projects often take the form of immersive video games, where players navigate choices that confront their assumptions and biases, fostering deeper conversations about identity, privilege, and systemic oppression. Through their innovative use of digital media, the artist not only preserves histories but also envisions inclusive futures where the voices of those that are often ignored or erased become central. Their work is both “archive and insurgency,” a catalyst for dialogue, inviting audiences to reflect on their roles within broader societal structures.