Beautifully Wrapped
The Fashion, Tradition & Spirituality of Headwrapping Curated by Headwrapologist Zarinah El-Amin Naeem Beautifully Wrapped is a program of Enliven Your Soul
BEAUTIFULLY WRAPPED
– THE FASHION, TRADITION & SPIRITUALITY OF HEADWRAPPING is a mixed-media exhibition that uses the global art of headwrapping as a way to explore the intersection of faith, fashion and culture through art which asks essential questions about culture, society and the inner lives of individuals. In our contemporary world of social upheaval and religious conflict, this exhibition represents a beam of light. Curated by headwrapologist, Zarinah El-Amin Naeem, the completed project shall include a mixed-media traveling exhibition, companion publications and programming.
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Headwrapping is a global art that peoples of the world have enjoyed for ages. With each tuck, pull, fold and pin, wrapping has the unique ability to transform not only your look, but your spirit. Zarinah El-Amin Naeem, curator
HISTORY Founded in 2011 with the publication of a simple wall calendar, Beautifully Wrapped is an international, interfaith project that brings together people of all cultures and ethnicities to showcase the art form of headwrapping as a way to promote beauty, spiritual identity and holistic health and healing. We endeavor to inspire, enlighten, and empower women of all walks of life through education, publications, media, and fashion. The exhibit sets out to become a world-class traveling experience that engages the world.
Exhibit Includes Photographs 24 individual panels at 18”x18” 44 individual panels at 36 x 36” Panels Required Space 75 to 400 linear feet. (depending on number of panels) Loan Fee A loan fee applies to this exhibition and is based on the loan period requested. The participating institution will be required to pay insurance and twoway shipping costs. Please contact for details. Loan Period Negotiable Insurance All tour venues will be contractually required to carry appropriate and adequate wall-to-wall insurance coverage and to provide suitable documentation of such prior to shipment to that venue. Security Security, environmental and fire systems required. Facility report must be provided.
Studies have shown that religious minorities often feel neglected by larger brands, but than when engaged, they are much more loyal than the average American consumer. Ogilvy Noor – American Muslim Consumer Research, 2010
DISPLAY OPTIONS Currently, we have 24 panels @ 18”x18” and 48 panels @ 24”x24” Full multimedia exhibition will be ready October 2018. For more details, email: info@headwrapexpo.com
TOURING Michigan, Nationally & Internationally The Beautifully Wrapped Traveling Exhibition has been exhibited at – – – – – – – – – –
Albion Public Library Southfield Public Library Rochester Hills Public Library Chelsea District Public Library Black Arts & Cultural Center Western Michigan University Sharjah International Book Fair (UAE) Muslim Center of Detroit The annual Headwrap Expo Al-Mu’minah Women’s Group (Bermuda)
Photo to the right is during a Beautifully Wrapped Children’s Workshop at the Sharjah International Book Fair in the United Arab Emirates
THEY’VE SAID… “The photography is absolutely amazing!” “Thank you so much, my daughter and I had a blast. She’s been wearing her headwrap everyday to school!” “I never knew it was this deep!” “I can’t wait to tell my friends about this!” “Men wrap too? So it’s not about oppression?” “We were able to reach a new audience”
FUTURE – PHASE 3 VISION To expand our current 2-d exhibition which includes 24 photographs (18”x18”), a companion wall calendar, and often times a workshop into a full, museumquality mixed-medium travelling exhibition that includes: • • • • • •
125 photographs (10 photographers) Engaging Text Wrapped Mannequins Music Textiles Multi-media visual performances and workshops with historians
*photos to the right are from the mini exhibit’s showing in Kalamazoo,
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Beautifully Wrapped is a project of Enliven Your Soul (ENLIVEN), www.beautifully-wrapped.com 313-377-2857