Phenomenalewis Lewis Derogene

Lewis Derogene, known artistically as PhenomenaLewis, is a Haitian-born artist currently residing in Connecticut. Her artistic journey was significantly influenced by her upbringing in a family filled with creatives, where her mother was a fashion designer in Haiti, and her aunts and uncles pursued careers in music, painting, and sculpture. From a very young age, she had a strong interest in the arts, which she has passionately pursued and embraced throughout her life.

Lewis holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from the School of Visual Arts, which she earned in 2019. Currently, she is enrolled at the Academy of Art University, where she is working towards a Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion Art Direction. This advanced degree represents not only a significant qualification but also a unique opportunity for Lewis to combine her artistic talents with a visionary role in creatively directing various productions, such as fashion editorials, music videos, and entertainment industry projects. Her aspiration is to share her profound creativity with the world and leave a lasting mark on the arts.

Throughout her artistic journey, Lewis's work has been infused with a compelling sense of nostalgia and a deep longing for connection. Them...

Graduated with a BFA in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in 2019.

2024

- “The Perfect View” curated by Bianca Jean-Pierre featuring 3 select artworks from “The Lady and the Chair” series - part 11, 16 and 22 displayed at Harsh Collective in New York City.
- Select artworks: “I Am Here,” “Understanding,” and “Parallel” featured in Saatchi's Art new digital exhibition: “Emerge: Contemporary Narratives of African American Expression,” curated by Siting Wang.
- “Inner Dialogue” selected artworks: "The Replacement of Pain," "Liberation," and "Acceptance" featured in the 5th Chelsea International Photography Competition exhibition at the Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York.

2022

- “Inner Dialogue: Solo Show Preview in New York, NY curated by The Honey Pump at the Home Gallery
- “Healing & Hope” in Harlem, NY curated by Dodji Gbedemah

2021

- “Groop Shø” in Brooklyn, NY curated by Raina Mehler
- “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Art, Identity, and Freedom,” in Brooklyn, NY curated by We Roam Freely team
- “tHP: Beacon,” in Brooklyn, NY curated by The Honey Pump art agency in collaboration with the Satellite Art Club

2020

- "Beyond Beauty: the ideal form," in Norwalk, CT curated by Lewis Derogene
- "Bathing in Blackness," in New York, NY curated by Kamra Hakim
- "LIC Live Art," in Long Island Ci...