Melvin Nesbitt Jr is a Baltimore based visual storyteller exploring the American experiences of Black youth. Born on June 19, 1973 in South Carolina, much of his childhood was spent in the Spartanburg housing project, “Tobe Hartwell,” an experience that has directly influenced his artistic practice today. Through painted paper collage, he portrays the joyful innocence of his younger years, as a child in the late 1970’s and early 1980s.
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Multi-Instrumentalist born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Singer, Songwriter, producer and professional musician. Mike Thomas sound is a mix of new school with a oil soul feel. Coming from a church and secular background Mike Thomas was able to blend the two and adapt to different platforms and people across the world. As a constantly growing independent artist Mike's goal is to reach the world through music, love and laughter.
As an artist, my work encapsulates a personal perspective of politics and poverty through a representational exploration in the psychological and anthropological human behaviors within impoverished communities in the United States. The narratives created through drawing and painting allow art to act as a space for progressive discussions. What I have concluded through research and personal experiences is that governments release primitive forces in human beings. It’s important to understand the power structure underlying the social order of the world we live in. bell hooks speaks about an
Edoghogho Joy Ugiagbe is a self-taught street photographer currently based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her body of work explores self-identity, deprivation, and racism within our community
BlissArmyKnife is a multimedia artist born and raised in P.G County Maryland. At a young age they gravitated to the arts, taking up activities such as drawing, songwriting and dancing. In Senior year of high school, Bliss started recording music and soon after joined the music collective that would become 3SIDE. Bliss would go on to collaborate and share the stage with fellow members of the collective, performing across the DMV, becoming a staple in the Baltimore underground Hip-Hop circuit.
A multidisciplinary artist who creates unique work to impact positivity within urban community.
Akio Evans continues to define innovation personified in the creative and fashion space while inspiring his local community. The creativity Evans brings to his sneaker art has allowed the Baltimore native to reach new heights attracting the attention of major celebrities, and production companies. Evans has captivated social media audiences, entertainers and influences while maintaining his connection to his community teaching art and video production to students in the City of Baltimore public schools.
I'm Sam Redles, a traditional sign painter living and operating my business Human Made Signs & Murals here in Baltimore City. I am passionate about creating unique and eye-catching hand-designed signs and murals. With a love for experimentation, I have worked on various surfaces including wood, fiberglass, brick, glass, corrugated metal, and more. No challenge is too big for me! Each project is approached with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to bringing a vision to life.
Pablo Machioli
Artist
Born: December 30th, 1976
Nationality: Uruguayan
Residence: United States
Artist Statement:
As a self-taught artist, I began my artistic journey in 2012, exploring various styles and subjects. Art, for me, is a language of self-expression, connection, and giving back. I embrace the freedom to be wild, passionate, and sensitive in my creations, capturing the real and unreal. Through my art, I hope to spark connections, provoke emotions, and inspire contemplation of our place in the world.
Exhibitions and Murals
2021
Managing Director of Iron Crow Theatre, Baltimore's award-winning, professional queer theatre.