Visual Arts, Minneapolis, MN – As a costume artisan, DJ is passionate about clothes, their means of construction, and their uses throughout global history. A generative maker of character, his sensitivity to design principles adds an undeniable depth to his work. His costumes defy gravity while retaining the silhouette when needed, and if they retain cumbersome restriction only by design, in support of the physical performance. Currently, his career is a mixture of master draper at the Guthrie Theater, adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota, and owner of Gramann Studios. Through mentoring, teaching and board service, Gramann strives to embed the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging in his work.