Vanessa Enson
She/her
Creative
Shift London Class of 2025
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About
Hi, I’m Vanessa – a multidisciplinary creative born in Zimbabwe, where imagination was my first rebellion. I’m drawn to shadows we’re told to hide, weaving fantasy, myth and Gothic aesthetics to centre Black women as complex beings, not symbols of suffering. I love turning darkness into wonder. Like my mum always says, “Vanessa is not weird – she’s a limited edition.” And I agree... After all, what is life without whimsy?
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About
Hi, I’m Vanessa – a multidisciplinary creative born in Zimbabwe, where imagination was my first rebellion. I’m drawn to shadows we’re told to hide, weaving fantasy, myth and Gothic aesthetics to centre Black women as complex beings, not symbols of suffering. I love turning darkness into wonder. Like my mum always says, “Vanessa is not weird – she’s a limited edition.” And I agree... After all, what is life without whimsy?
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D&AD achievements
- Participation
- Shift London Class of 2025
- Shift alumni
- Participation
- Shift London Class of 2025
- Shift alumni
Website
vanessaenson.com