featured Artists
Amanda King
Shooting Without Bullets' Creative Agency is at the forefront of artistic activism efforts in Cleveland. We are hoping to share visionary messages of transformation, solidarity, and antiracism with the public. We want to inspire Cleveland to work together to end structural racism and be brave and bold in actively envisioning and creating a truly just and equitable society. We would like to work with a progressive business that aligns with our values, foremost, centering the needs of Black and Brown communities at this time.
Charllen Huff
“My message is that my people are beautiful, powerful, and strong. I mostly paint black women because that’s what I can relate to. I believe we are so beautiful. I think the public must see our strength as black women. We have been through so much. We take on all of the pain. The pain of our people, the pain of the world and we still shine. That’s why God created us so beautiful because we are like diamonds. We just get stronger and better.”
Antwoine Washington
Antwoine Washington was born in Pontiac, Michigan, a small city located outside of Detroit. His wife, Carlise Washington, and he has two children named Grayson and Luca. Washington received his BA in Studio Art from Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA. “My work is inspired by the black experience in America. Through drawing and painting I am focused on creating realistic story telling portraits. While creating bold colorful work showcasing the emotion of what black Americans go through on a day to day basis. The past often seems to remind us of how far we have come as a society, due to our nation’s original sin concerning racial inequalities.”
GWENDOLYN GARTH
Gwendolyn Garth is the Director of Kings & Queens of Art, a grassroots collaborative of Artists of all disciplines with a special focus on artists from the re-entry sector presently or formerly incarcerated. Kings & Queens of Art create side-by-side in a friendly environment that encourages and inspires artistic growth. The collaborative believes there is an artist has an artist inside of them, looking to express his/her self and they want to help you find your artistic voice.
Jerome White
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Jerome T. White developed an interest in art as a child. He later studied art at Tuskegee University, in Alabama, and completed his Bachelor’s of Art degree in Studio Art, at Baldwin-Wallace College, in Berea, Ohio, in 1992. He then continued his studies in Medical Illustration, at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Following what would become his calling, he obtained a Master of Arts degree, in Art Education, from Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Glen Infante
A mural artist, painter, illustrator, graphic designer, product photographer and founder of iLTHY (clothing) who emerged from the Cleveland music scene's as a mixtape designer. He was mostly known for his (vector) digital portrait style and it has become his signature art form since he started making mixtape cover art back in 2005. Today Glen continues to work as an independent artist, being commissioned to work on projects like, personal portraits, paintings, and murals.
Isaiah Williams Starbeing
“I’m a prolific and consistent artist/muralist based out of Cleveland, Ohio. I want my art to speak to the youth and ignite conversation. I believe that my artwork brings a pop of color to the world and is very aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. I want to work with my community to create an eclectic, safe space through public art. I think it’s important to share my art and my voice because it is a form of activism that can really bring change to this world.”
STINA ALEAH
Stina Aleah is originally from Elyria, OH. She ran track for the Ohio school system and was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame for her many accomplishments in track and field. After taking an art class in high school due to a track injury (broken femur), Stina Aleah began nurturing a talent not many can claim to own. As a fine artist, namely oil painting, Stina Aleah has become synonymous with greatness and perseverance.
Stina has taken the time to hone her craft over the years. In doing so, she’s exhibited nationally, with 2 recent solo exhibitions in Miami, FL.
JORDAN SERPENTINI
“I am to serve as a divine example of a love and unity wherever I go. Whether that be through the creative arts of music, visual art, or healing arts, all is done to inspire and awaken others of their lifes purpose.”
Rashaun Dillard
Dillard, a native of Cleveland’s Buckeye-Woodland neighborhood, says he hopes the mural raises local consciousness about the decades-long issues people of color have endured with police.
Kevin Ballou
“Police brutality and mass incarceration go hand and hand, and while the project may not be explicitly showing mass incarceration, I would like the carrell to be there and I think it needs to be heard. I have been working to end mass incarceration for the past two and a half years since I've been home, both with community organizing and artistic work to change the narrative and culture around incarceration. I would love to convey to the public that it takes healing, education, and connection to build up a community, not punishment, destruction, and divisiveness.
September Shy
“My body of work carries a solid message of diversity and self representation. This "time" has been "the time " forever, but more people are just now looking. I just want to convey the truth through art.”
LAUREN WILSON
BRANDON GRAVES