THE TEAM
BLACK BRAIN
BLACKBRAIN - GS
Meet BlackBrain, a seasoned artist with a rich heritage and a passion for storytelling through art. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Florida, BlackBrain is the child of two immigrants who came to the United States in search of opportunity and met each other while working in the service industry. Growing up in a household where art was a daily presence,BlackBrain pursued his passion for art at the collegiate level, studying Industrial Design at the Cleveland Institute of Art.
With a background in product and graphic design, BlackBrain has worked with world-class brands and has a keen understanding of the importance of storytelling in design. He has fused that experience towards his first love art. This experience is evident in BlackBrain’s art series, which feature unique narratives, a cross-wiring of pop culture icons, and a vuja dé feeling of nostalgia.
BLACKBRAIN LAYERS ALLEGORY, POP CULTURE, AND HISTORY TO CREATE NEW AND AT TIMES, BIZARRE STORIES THAT INFLECT ON THE ‘REMEMBERED’.
Over the past decade, BlackBrain has been featured in a plethora of shows and has created a range of concentration of subject matter. He has completed a slew of murals worldwide, many of them focused in Los Angeles and Miami, his previous homes. BlackBrain is particularly known for his ability to tell stories through his art, which is a reflection of his pursuit to expound parody and symbolism as key tools to his method of creating rich visual stories.
With a portfolio that spans across different mediums and styles, BlackBrain continues to push the boundaries of what art can be and challenge our perceptions of the world around us. His art is a dissection of ancient and pop cultural story telling. It work has a diversity that makes his art so unique and relate-able while maintaing mystery and depth.
HUMXN-HR
HUMXN-HR
Meet HUMXN, The young Latino artist was born in Florida, the child of two young immigrants who met while working in the service industry. His mother is from Cuba, and his father is Haitian.The young artist is a third generation artist that grew up with art daily.
From a young age, the artist was exposed to art and creativity, thanks to his grandfather, who passed on his knowledge of anatomy, technology, and sciences. His father also had a profound influence on his artistic development, introducing him to avant-garde movements like Cubism and Surrealism and encouraging him to think unconventionally. John Henry was mentored by his father, who took him to art shows and helped him understand the art world. His love of art continued to grow.
He grew up thinking outside the box. After graduating high school art magnet he met a world class builder and muralist, BlackBrain, who promptly put him to work and took him under apprenticeship. Pursued higher education in art at the New World School of the Arts in Miami. After a year and half, dropped out after the passing of his Grandfather. Funds were short.
HUMXN BLENDS SPIRUTUALITY, RENEGADE CULTURE, AND THE HUMAN STORY IN A TRULY STYLISH AND FUN WAY.
The artist currently continues to work with his mentor BlackBrain, with a focus on honing his skills and talents in real-world applications. His unique perspective and experiences as a Latino artist and child of immigrants have allowed him to bring a fresh and meaningful perspective to the art world. The combination of his grandfather’s traditional knowledge, his father’s avant- garde influences, and his own personal experiences make him a force to be reckoned with in the art world. With his passion for exploring the connections between humanity, art, and the environment, the young artist is set to leave a lasting impact on the world of art.