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A combination of all my past paintings blended with something new.

MOOD showing that he’s a great listener.

All of your emotions working in cohesiveness to put yourself back together.

Indy’s Angel Watching Over Us was created in 2021 and quickly became my most prized artwork and fans favorite. It was made with the best materials known to man including man’s own human hair to make it even more unique. The Metallic Chameleon paint was used for her flesh and it gives an illusion that makes her skin tone change from light bronze to a medium bronze color as you look at the masterpiece from different angles, which gives a chameleon effect. This piece is perfect for conversation starting, small talking & group discussions. The Indy’s Angel Watching Over Us is a centerpiece like no other!

This piece is perfect for conversation starting, small talking & group discussions. The Indy’s Angel Watching Over Us is a centerpiece like no other!

This painting is the result of a collaborative paint session between artists Mike Graves and Dan Thompson.
Mike and Dan often work together to produce fine art and large-scale murals. Their paint sessions are a good time
to work out ideas and techniques.

This painting can be displayed horizontally or vertically

This work was created in collaboration with Justin Cooper in 2009. For this series, we created artwork inspired by our musical and cultural influences.

The Black Star Line was a steamship corporation established in 1919 by Marcus Garvey, the leader of the United Negro Improvement Association. The Black Star Line was part of Garvey’s vision to encourage black self-determination and economic independence. The goal of the Black Star Line was to foster the growth of a self-reliant and resilient global black economy.

This piece of art was originally created to be a part of curator D. Del Reverda-Jennings Art & Soul 2023 Exhibit on the theme of black resistance.

Same description as PicassoSoul Mask l

Same information as PicassoSoul Mask l

This mask was created with wood, found objects and materials l found around my studio. It started with some scrap wood I found and cut in my studio basement and then going through my massive collection of found objects and discarded materials to create “PicassoSoul Mask l”

I would love for this colorful mask to Grace someone’s wall space

This piece was created with rusted metal, nails, wood and wood stan. I’m a mixed media artist l work a lot with found objects and discarded materials. The materials were gifted to me by a coworker that had the confidence I could do something with them. Touche’

I would love for this piece to find a permanent wall space in someone’s home or business

All three pieces are mixed media assemblages the artist uses acrylic paint, found objects and discarded materials to create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces for the viewer

I would love for one or all three of these pieces to find a permanent home. Peace T-Rad Artistry

“I am a Dreamer” illustrates the story of a young girl whose dreams of reaching for the stars take her on a journey of discovering who she is and who she wants to become. Born at the sunrise of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, she quickly flew away at a young age from the conditions of an upcoming rainstorm that would ultimately bring her dreams down. With the help of the monarch butterfly’s trail, she found herself in the United States and landed in Indianapolis, Indiana. The calm and comforting sunset of Indy gave her the best welcome she could ever ask for with a gift, an opportunity to reach for her dreams and create a new world that would perfectly describe who she is and who she has become: an artist and a dreamer.

The painting represents the artist’s story as well as the idea of not being limited by bad weather/closed doors, reaching for the stars, and creating a future of more opportunities.

This painting was exhibited at Newfields from November 24, 2023 – January 7, 2024 in LAMP’s (DE AQUI Y DE ALLA) Art Exhibition
Since February 2024 this painting has been printed for a window mural downtown Indy as part of the Indy Arts Council SideWalk Galleries Collection (W. Jackson PI, Indianapolis, IN 46225)

“Connectivity” is an abstract artwork depicting the intricate web of connections that unite society. Through bold lines and subtle colors, it illustrates how diverse paths converge, forming a cohesive network that transcends differences. It serves as a visual roadmap, highlighting the shared journey of humanity despite varied directions

“The Boys” is an evocative artwork capturing the journey of youth as they grow, explore, and emerge as leaders. Through intricate symbolism, it portrays the bonds of brotherhood, fostering relationships and fostering exclusivity, illustrating the transformative power of camaraderie and shared experiences.

Memory Lane” captures the freedom of Black childhood and the foreshadowed loss experienced through lived experiences. The subjects embody our past selves while reflecting the optimistic evolution of youth through the youth and nostalgic moment of growth. This piece celebrates resilience, highlighting the journey from innocence to empowerment within the African diaspora.

Cosmic homies

Gathering with like minded friends manifesting abundance. Getting cosmic downloads from the universe. Standing in truth

They often try to catch the butterfly.
They study her growth .
Amazed by her evolution.
Self determination.
Metamorphosis. . They say it’s only 4 stages…. they only seem to admire the last.
She worked for this shit… In ALL her stages.
It’s Only her in her cocoon.
Who really knows what goes on in her cocoon . . .
Solitude… self reflection? Second guessing ? .. Understanding. .
Emerging from her safe space.
With new wings. How the hell did she learn how to fly without practice . .
Innate behavior. Ahh, It’s natural nature .
Purpose.
So Nah she Ain’t crawling no more.. Unless of course.. she wants to .
Even in flight . You still have to land. Re-late . Come back .
You know , Sankofa shit .
Theres herstory in her wings .
Her truth .
While they try to catch the butterfly and change her story to history.
They write books about her findings.
Problem is they don’t innerstand her language.
They don’t know how to translate.
You gotta be apart of it.

So she just wanna fly away .
Survive. Live. Explore .
Land on a sunflower and soak up the rays .
Pollinate .
Give and receive .

They often try to catch the butterfly like she ain’t supposed to be free . .
Like yo infatuation is more important than her purpose. .
They try catch her only to dissect her… Like God aint a perfectionist .
To break her beauty. So they can TRY to understand her evolution .
Make up their own definitions of how she got to where she is . .
& Their findings don’t scratch the surface.
In the name of science.. or ignorance..
it’s your perception.
They don’t innerstand nature . .
Growth . Evolution.
Cause they are not CONNECTED to it
Cause they never been through it.
So they often try to catch the butterfly. .

If you’re lucky she’ll land in your hands for a moment & it’ll seem like a lifetime.

Activation:
An entity learning itself, activating its dna in the spring.
Vibration energy and aligning with nature.

“African Proverbs” serves as a means of preserving and passing on traditional knowledge, as well as as celebrating the rich heritage and diversity of African cultures. There is a story in the gentleman’s suit.

This piece was created for the inaugural “Truth of Freedom exhibition at the IMA/Newfields.

A woman engages street art in downtown Indianapolis to express her voice. She writes “Genocide Never” to bring attention to the War in Gaza.

For many in the diaspora, generational wealth has systematically gatekept through redlining and other predatory practices. Land, Blood, Gold serves to remind us of the relationship between material wealth, mineral riches and our physical selves.

The butterfly effect is an ideological theory. The theory is that the smallest of things can have a larger impact than what you may see or expect. Like a butterfly flapping it’s wings can change the trajectory of a tornado.

I’ve been resonating with this ideology a lot recently. I’m in a large season of transition and so in certain ways I’m the butterfly. I’m also trying to remember that even some of the smallest of things can have a greater impact than what I’m aware of. That gives me a sense of peace.

Dai is an abstract artist that uses color and texture to express emotions, feelings and thoughts that express their relationship with mental health.

Dysregulated is an abstract representation of the feeling of having a dysregulated nervous system. The artist uses color and texture to abstractly represent their struggles with mental health.

As a queer, black and indigenous artist it has been difficult to find opportunities to sell work in Indianapolis. I am interested in having this piece framed as well. I haven’t had the resources to do so, and I am open to discussing that option. Thanks so much.

This is a sample of the work I create, I prefer to create site specific pieces as commissioned pieces with specific pricing.
My work is inspired by the ancient traditional Mexican folkloric art of papel picado to honor my Mexican heritage, ancestry and cultural pride.
All my work is hand cut layers of quality paper.

In all of my works, I try to connect my dark past with my hope and aspirations, which allow the light to shine through and find expression. Visually, the darkness depicted in my artwork reflects my own life experiences, but there is always an escape to a higher perspective within each piece. The viewer can emotionally identify to their own darkness while witnessing.