Artist-Research Statement
Pioneering Social Innovation Through Art-Based Empowerment
Yvette Dubel’s Empowered Innovation System is at the heart of her approach to social innovation and personal empowerment. As an artist-researcher, Yvette applies this system to develop innovative models that guide her work to develop solutions fostering resilience and long-lasting change for individuals, organizations, and communities. Her work focuses on empowering clients to overcome challenges by building creative resilience, cultivating applied micro-habits and redefining success to support their values. Whether collaborating with businesses, nonprofits, or community groups, Yvette’s approach integrates art and micro-habits to spark personal innovation, helping people navigate uncertainty and achieve holistic growth. Her solutions not only foster personal transformation but can also support the development of sustainable communities and successful organizations.
Embodied Performance Explained
The practice of embodied performance, therefore, becomes a method of aligning one’s personal growth and actions with the broader dynamics of the systems in which they are embedded.
Dubel’s approach also suggests that this embodiment supports innovation across multiple levels—personal, organizational, and societal—by encouraging individuals to reflect on their roles, responsibilities, and the impact of their actions within these systems. By engaging in this reflective and conscious construction of identity, people can contribute to the creation of more equitable, creative, and sustainable systems.
From Art as Philosophy to Social Innovation
My work is concerned with advancing art-based models for social innovation. This is not about rejecting the establishment for the sake of rebellion; rather, it is about exploring alternative spaces where meaningful change can happen.
In my community and economic development projects, art becomes a medium for dialogue, collaboration, and empowerment. These initiatives are not confined to galleries or academic institutions; they unfold in the everyday spaces where people live and work. By prioritizing community engagement, I aim to foster environments where individuals can explore their creative potential, develop personal innovations, and collectively prototype solutions that can transform our communities.
The Next Frontier: Meaningful Innovation Through Art
As my practice continues to evolve, my focus is on scaling these art-based innovations to create broader social impact. The goal is to not only increase rates of personal innovation but to also create systems that support sustainable and meaningful innovation at the community level. This is where art intersects with social entrepreneurship, leading to the creation of new models that can be replicated and adapted to different contexts.
In summary, my work as an Artist-Researcher is about harnessing the power of art to drive personal and societal change.
It is an invitation to participate in a process of continuous innovation, where art is not just a reflection of the world but a tool for shaping it.
Yvette Dubel
Artist-Researcher, Speaker, Creator of the Empowered Innovation System,
Certified Art Life Coach & Micro-Habits Laser Coach
Founder of Empowered Innovation CFAaP LLC & Empowered Innovation Alliance
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