Artist Statement 2025

A man with glasses poses beside a black sculpture, showcasing his smile and the artwork's intricate details.

me and my sculpture

Art is not a luxury—it’s an essential element of our existence. It chronicles history, preserves knowledge, and enlightens minds, shaping our cultural heritage and making it accessible to all. Art has the power to document the human experience, capturing the nuances of time, emotion, and identity. My work serves as a bridge between generations, safeguarding narratives and perspectives that are often overlooked in traditional art forms. Through my creative practice, I seek to illuminate these stories, ensuring they are not lost but instead celebrated, questioned, and passed down.

At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to the unification of communities. Art is a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, allowing us to examine history, culture, and their enduring impact on society. Through visual storytelling, I aim to challenge preconceived notions, encourage introspection, and foster a collective vision for the future. My pieces often explore themes of resilience, migration, and transformation—both personal and collective—using layered textures and striking contrasts to evoke a sense of movement and change.

My artistic journey delves deeply into the interplay between the Black diaspora and urban environments, investigating how identity is shaped by space, displacement, and cultural memory. Influenced by artists like Kara Walker and Jean-Michel Basquiat, I also draw from the rhythms of music, architecture, and daily life. Deconstruction and reassembly play a crucial role in my process, mirroring the ways in which we reconstruct our personal and communal histories.

Based in Baltimore, a city rich with history and vibrant culture, I find endless inspiration in its people, architecture, and energy. My work captures the spirit of Baltimore—the resilience of its communities, the beauty in its struggle, and the narratives that weave through its streets. Through my art, I strive to create spaces for reflection, connection, and a deeper understanding of the shared human experience, ensuring these stories endure for generations to come.

 

RESIDENCIES & PROGRAMS

Artist CV

  • 2025 | Joshua Johnson Council Artist-in-Residence, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Fred Lazarus IV Center, Baltimore, MD. Selected by a jury in collaboration with the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA).

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

  • 2026 | Bereft of Color, Harmony Hall Regional Center, Fort Washington, MD (Jan 31 – March)

  • 2025 | Beyond The Lines, Quid Nunc Art Gallery, Baltimore, MD

  • 2025 | Solo Exhibition, DC Arts Center (DCAC), Washington, DC

  • 2024 | Midnight Marauder, Patricia Barland Gallery, Baltimore, MD

  • 2024 | Low-End Theory, 50 Arrow Gallery, Baltimore, MD

  • 2023 | Healing Chaos, Jubilee Arts, Baltimore, MD

  • 2023 | Black Superheroes, Baltimore, MD

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

  • 2026 | I Am Baltimore Gala, Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore, MD (Feb 21)

  • 2025 | Umbrella Art Fair, The Square (Presented by USAN USAN), Washington, DC

  • 2025 | Transformer’s 21st Benefit Art Auction, Washington, DC

  • 2025 | Contrasting Beauty, The Grill (with Leya and Nai Turner), Baltimore, MD

  • 2025 | Statement 2025: Baltimore Met Gala, Quid Nunc Art Gallery, Baltimore, MD

  • 2025 | IN LIVING COLOR, Honfleur Gallery, Washington, DC

  • 2025 | Clarity & Perspective, Gallery I, Howard County Center for the Arts, MD

  • 2025 | Group Exhibition, Art House Gallery, New Jersey (Curated by @bfly777)

  • 2024 | Neiman Marcus KUUMBA III, Baltimore, MD

  • 2024 | Unveiling Equity, Equity Art Gallery, Baltimore, MD

  • 2024 | Black Paint on White Canvas, Open Space Art, Baltimore, MD

  • 2023 | EMERGE: This Is Baltimore Too, Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, Baltimore, MD

  • 2021 | Complexion Reflections, Stella Jones Gallery, New Orleans, LA

  • 2021 | With All Our Might, The Carr Center, Detroit, MI

  • 2020 | Ambivalence, PoetsArtists | 33 Contemporary (Online)

SPEAKING & ENGAGEMENTS

  • 2025 | Artist Talk, Gallery Y at the YMCA Anthony Bowen, Washington, DC

  • 2025 | Artist Talk & Opening Reception, Art House Gallery, New Jersey

  • 2025 | Guest Speaker, “Timeless: The Evolution of Style,” Baltimore Met Gala

COLLECTIONS

  • Works held in various private collections across the Mid-Atlantic region.

  • Specific list available upon request.