Resident Artists
Ruth Burotte
Art Director
My name is Ruth Burotte, a Haitian-American Multimedia Illustrator. I indulge in the visual language of character design to examine the ideas of capitalist consumptions, identity, and self-awareness of first world culture. I am a visual storyteller creating culturally engaging motifs combining manga style character designs, graphic images and digital components with street wear, hip-hop, anime and sneaker culture. By utilizing art direction methods and mix media techniques to further conceptualize my illustration interests. My goal is to have the viewer become aware of the place and time we currently reside in and to understand that many of the items and objects we interact with can become a part of our identity.
My works stem from illustration of a character that can be deemed underrepresented, usually black and female. I fit the character into outfits I study from fashion magazines and clothing accessories that can be bought, sold, and resold for hundreds of dollars and meant for wealthy figures, but subvert those items to make them fit in a rugged and aggressive fashion. By embracing the things that societies and cultures might deem as a publicized, I add an anti-establishing element to overtake expectations.
Von'Davis
Artist
Miami based visual artist, Von’Davis, has been honing her skills with floral and curved patterns for the past few years. Originally an animated artist, Von blended her high saturated colors with the task of curves and lines, bringing about a perfect combination of her two passions; style and colors.
Von’s evolution into visual art allowed her to introduce another element to this union and extend the range of her talent even further. Vons use of mixing colors and blending them allowed her to challenge the boundaries using organized chaos all in one picture. With this unique way of painting, Vons art tells stories that are hidden beyond the eyes view.
Junkyrd
Artist + Musician
Fary Charles, professionally known as Junkyrd, is a Haitian-American visual and musical artist from Miami, Florida. Known for his visually-striking surrealism, Junkyrd has received national recognition for his art, as seen on Pink Siifu’s critically-acclaimed albums GUMBO’! and NEGRO. He is a featured artist at the Youth Concept Gallery in Miami and his work can be seen at both the Dali Museum of St. Petersburg and in the personal collection of legendary filmmaker Spike Lee.
Marlon Pruze
Artist
My art derives from the constant influx of images and ideas rushing through my head and the primal need to manifest them into the world. It is my universal language I can use to tap into communities and connect with people from all walks of life.
A large part of my art is created with the intention of entertaining and captivating all who glance at it. These pieces are created using an explosion of detail, line, and depth, formulating a controlled chaos that grabs the viewer and pulls them into the work
Sydney Maubert
Artist
Sydney Maubert is an architect, artist, muralist and masters graduate of Yale’s School of Architecture, and a recent graduate of University of Miami’s School of Architecture, with a double minor in writing and art. She is the founder of Sydney R. Maubert LLC., her art and mural practice. Her research interests are focused in urban morphologies and racialized habitation patterns in Miami and New York. The work is largely animated by black studies, decolonial studies, fugitive practice, history and cultural geography.
Desmond Jones
Designer
Desmond Jones is the founder and artist behind the revolutionary fashion brand ‘Art is Dope.’ Art is Dope was birthed to evoke nostalgia, excitement and awareness to the value of art. This is achieved through painting unique illustrations of iconic characters, fast strokes(scribbles) , influential artworks, and original designs on a vast array of shoes, accessories, and apparel.
Art is Dope has collaborated with brands such as Belaire , Puma, Bonefly, Bloomingdale’s and has captured the hearts and attention of the general public and public figures such as Rick Ross, Iman shipment, Julio jones , and many more. ‘Art Is Dope’ committed to bringing joy, whimsy, and individuality to personal styles around the world.
A large part of my art is created with the intention of entertaining and captivating all who glance at it. These pieces are created using an explosion of detail, line, and depth, formulating a controlled chaos that grabs the viewer and pulls them into the work
Boiiwonderz
Artist
Born and raised in little Havana/Westchester I dove deep into the street art scene as early as middle school. Always soaking in new styles and colors to produce what I bring today. I blend street art and cartoon art to bust out trippy one of a kind pieces that’ll leave you wanting more.