Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley

Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley (b. 1995, London) lives and works between Berlin and London. Working predominantly in animation, sound, performance and video game development, and with a background in DIY print media and activism, the artist’s practice focuses on intertwining lived experience with fiction to imaginatively retell stories of people they seek to archive. Danielle utilizes interactive technologies to create participatory spaces that challenge traditional narratives and encourage active engagement, ultimately creating experiences in which the audience itself becomes the main medium.
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, Danielle not only preserves histories but also envisions inclusive futures where the voices of those that are ignored or erased are central. Their work is both ‘archive and insurgency’, a catalyst for dialogue, inviting audiences to reflect on their roles within broader societal structures.

HERE HAS ONLY BEEN FIRE.

THERE HAS ONLY BEEN POLARISATION.

THERE HAS ONLY BEEN INTOLERANCE.

WE CAN'T REMAIN LIKE THIS

WE ALL HOLD A ROLE IN THE WORLD WE ARE BUILDING

COME AND FIND OUT WHAT ROLE YOU'VE BEEN PLAYING

THIS IS AN INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE / TALK

YOUR VOICE WILL CREATE , DESTROY, CALM AND DISRUPT THE SPACE

YOUR OPINIONS
YOUR VIEWS
YOUR FRUSTRATION

WILL HAVE A PLACE HERE

AT ANYTIME YOU CAN SHARE AND SPEAK UP