A domestic violence art exhibition? Derrick, why are you wasting your time with artists? I hear that feedback sometimes when I meet with investors and donors. My nonprofit, Duplessy Foundation, has helped women + minority founders generate $10M+ in the last 2 years. Three of our founders have generated $2M+ in 2023. It would be easy for me to focus on the bigger businesses. The problem is money isn’t my sole focus. When I met Anne Plaisance in 2019, she had the ‘artiste’ starter kit. Black turtleneck (✅) Black leather portfolio (✅) French (✅) Her project Wonder Women Now was a photography book that highlighted survivors of domestic violence. Heroic poses were accentuated with masks that transformed their identity from victim to empowered. Over the next year, I worked with Anne to expand this project to cities around the world. Then she disappeared - for 2 weeks Anne resurfaced in a new home and hidden story. Anne herself was a survivor of domestic violence. Over the next year, I coached her through a new version of Wonder Women Now. It’s an interactive walk through a home in a wealthy suburb Each room is scattered with everyday objects and art Each room conveys a sequence of emotions for survivors of domestic violence Audio of the emotional ride from a mother and her child bring the rooms to life Oct 19, Anne is having an opening night of the exhibition in Cambridge. Oct 20 + 21 there will be additional showings Anyone interested in attending, comment or drop me a DM. (plenty of easy parking + easy by public transport) I can’t think of anything better to do If you can’t make it, feel free to like, comment, and share
I felt so glad to meet you there and to be part of this exhibition. Thank you Derrick Duplessy
Wow, this sounds like an amazing and challanging piece of art. I wish I could be there, but I'm not in Boston that week. Please continue to help and support people like Anne!
The combination of meaningful art and your heart centered and effective coaching makes so much sense for next level up business.
Thank you for doing the work Derrick Duplessy. Tagging the org Artists For Humanity, in Boston to share with young artists on the rise.
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10moI admire your work and your huge drive.. you are in the “mission” of changing lives..!! You are a giant Derrick Duplessy