Loulou João

Sustainable Worldbuilding in the Digital Era.

In her talk, Loulou will be sharing about how in 2020 our lives were catapulted into the digital realm. Within this context an art practice originated, looking for closer connection to self expression while creating a safer space.
Follow along on this adventure as more side quests pop up, such as how to combine this with commercialization when doing client work and how to extend the digital expression into the physical world.

Loulou João is an Afro Belgian visual artist. Due to her mixed roots she developed an interdimensional worldview. Because of this she attempts to shine a different light on the narration and representation of women belonging to the Afro diaspora. She sees blackness as a technology. One that is constantly evolving to survive and go up against the barriers trying to keep them down.

Out of a necessity she visualizes her own reality through the use of 3D software (blender). A world that consists of candy coated squishy objects. All while using hyper femme cuteness as her visual language to create a safe space called the Focketverse. One where she is able to focus on the expression of her authentic self without any constructs weighing her down. Giving her the opportunity to reflect and create a platform to harbor new and meaningful connections.

Loulou will speak at the Forward Festival Vienna in October. Next to her, you will be able to hear Creatives like Cihan Tamti, Mr. Bingo, Studio Dumbar and many more.