Phylicia Ghee is an interdisciplinary visual artist, photographer and curator whose work documents transition, explores healing, rites-of-passage, ritual and genetic memory. Ghee thrives on creating immersive worlds that explore interiority, both physically and psychologically. Taught by her Grandfather at an early age; Ghee works in photography, performance, video, fibers, mixed media, installation & painting. She earned her BFA in Photography with a Concentration in Curatorial Studies from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2010.
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Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Stephen-Bernard Derek Callender (born April 5, 1991) is a Caribbean Afro-American Artist whose work investigates the embedded data of objects, and how the process of archiving constructs a narrative around them. Stephens received his B.A. in Sculpture and Extended Media at Virginia Commonwealth University, and his M.F.A focusing in sculpture at The University of Texas At Austin. His work has been exhibited in the states as well as internationally, being among the first African American artists to show work in Guangzhou, China.
Eric J. Jenkins, Architect / Educator / Mixed Media / Drawing
Eric is a licensed architect, educator and mixed-media experimenter.
Until he decided to shift from full-time teaching in August 2019, he was a Full Professor and Director of the Catholic University School of Architecture and Planning's graduate Urban Practice concentration in Washington, DC.
Don is a nationally published editorial portrait photographer who started taking pictures as a kid. He graduated from UMBC with images published in national magazines and moved to New York City. While in New York, he began exploring the intersections of technology and art, using large scale video projection and videowalls in productions of live theatre on Broadway. His credits include the US and International productions of The Who's Tommy, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Jess Owens-Young is a visual artist and researcher. She is inspired by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Alice Neel, Elizabeth Catlett, William Henry Johnson, Romare Bearden, Henry Taylor, Barkley Hendricks, and Amy Sherald, among others. Jess mainly paints using acrylics and also uses oil pastels and charcoal on canvas and paper, including scrapbook papers.
In a broken system, Lauren decided to opt for a home birth. This decision influenced her to have both of her children at home. She describes her experience as empowering. She felt the strong emotional connection between her mind, body and spirit. Her empowering birth experiences led her to become a birth worker. Lauren supported many families during her doula journey. She supports families in Baltimore and the surrounding areas.
I am an elderly (primarily self taught) emerging multimedia artist who explores many mediums. My lifetime love of all art has come thru in the end to save me! This happened later in life after being confronted with an autoimmune illness and grief. I love charcoal, water paint, acrylic paints, and sculptural or textural elements.