Luther spent a year composing, orchestrating, recording, producing, mixing, and mastering a symphonic poem in 7 movements to be used as the score for Kehinde Wiley’s art film ‘Prelude’. The 6 channel film was installed in an exhibition of the same name at the National Gallery in London and will run from Dec 10, 2021 to April 22, 2022.
The Yellow Wallpaper Feb 20, 2020 London, UK Composed, recorded, and produced original score for Kehinde Wiley’s art film “The Yellow Wallpaper”. This film debuted at the William Morris Gallery in collaboration with the Stephen Friedman Gallery. Kehinde Wiley The Yellow Wallpaper, 2020 Film Produced by Cousins Producers: Jessica Chermeyoff, Ana Vaselic, and Anne Alexander …
Knighting Ceremony Feb 12, 2020 New York City Contracted a string quartet to perform at the award ceremony for Kehinde Wiley’s appointment as Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres at Brooklyn Museum, by the French Embassy. The all African-American quartet played Ravel String Quartet, Debussy String Quartet, and selections from Chevalier de …
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Futura Noir Feb 1, 2020 New York City Produced and performed a concert at Brooklyn Museum for the First Saturday event of Black History Month. The evening, entitled “Futura Noir” kicked off the season as well as introduced Kehinde Wiley’s new exhibit Jacques-Louis David Meets Kehinde Wiley.
Tahiti May 20, 2019 Paris, France Composed, recorded, and produced original score for Kehinde Wiley’s art film “Tahiti”. This film debuted at Galerie Templon in accompaniment to the rest of the exhibition. The film explores the transgenders of Tahiti, and how they relate to the storied 19th century Māhū from pre-french colonization. Producer: Kehinde WileyCo-produced …
Narrenschiff Nov 15, 2017 London, UK Recorded on and edited the score for Kehinde Wiley’s “Narrenschiff” art film which debuted at Stephen Friedman Gallery. The film was part of the “In Search of the Miraculous” exhibition.
Trickster May 5, 2017 New York City Performed at Kehinde Wiley’s “Trickster” opening for Sean Kelly Gallery.
Grace Notes Sept 16, 2016 New Haven, CT Performed as principal cellist in the Carrie Mae Weems production “Grace Notes: Reflections for Now” at Yale Repertory Theatre.
Equestrian Portrait of Phillip III March 3, 2016 New York City Modeled for the Kehinde Wiley Studio in a painting titled “Equestrian Portrait of Phillip III”. The portrait sold at The Armory Show.
A New Republic Feb 18, 2015 New York City Performed at Kehinde Wiley’s retrospective opening – A New Republic. This opening and exhibition took place at the Brooklyn Museum and eventually went on tour to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (June 10, 2016) where Luther was also hired to perform. This performance combined classical …