“Moving Forward” is a phrase coined for transitioning between feeling, atmospheres, and mindsets. Kuwame “Kwam” Kinsel and DeVaughn “Bruhtha Guru” Rodgers challenge the audience to ask themselves what they truly value, what are some unconscious burdens, and how way you respond to social circumstance. The mixed media display creates an atmosphere for the audience to reflect on their own vices, relationships and situations to evaluate their dedication to self and “Move Forward”.
March Activities:
Unblurred Opening: Friday, March 6th 6p - 10p
*with live painting until 10p
Open Studio Event: Saturday March 21st 6p - 9p
Artist Talk & Interactive Self-Care Exercise: Thursday, March 27th 4p-7p
About The Artists:
DeVaughn “Bruhtha Guru” Rodgers is a homegrown artist, educator, student, and mentor which has informed his name as a self-proclaimed Guru. Originally inspired by his uncle’s comics as a child, his urge to create dynamic figures and capture motion with a pencil started early. Though he is most comfortable with pencil, paper, and an eraser, he has been spending the last few years expanding his craft. He is experimenting with paint, pastels, and other mediums all in search of an authentic style to call his own. Born and raised all over the eastside of Pittsburgh, he has always been involved in the arts and culture. As an older brother, he has always taken on the role of mentor and provider. Now he functions as one of the core members of the Boom Concepts team as one of his many hats. Through his life experiences, he has been honing his skills as an artist and defining his passions as an educator and mentor. Through his art, he hopes to give the world a glimpse of what his life experiences have helped him to become today.
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/devaughn.rodgers
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bruhthaguru93/?hl=en
Kuwame “Kwam” Kinsel
Is a native of The Hill District, who finds inspiration to create from his appreciation of others’ creative defiance and artistry. As a self-taught artist, he found roots in hip hop culture diving into street arts at an early age leading him to get involved in event planning, community outreach and other community initiatives as well. Kwam is well known for running the Art Trap series where he creates a unique illustration each month and teaches new audiences how to paint with live DJs and a nice atmosphere.
