イマン・アブドゥルマジドのインスタグラム(the_real_iman) - 7月12日 03時56分

I couldn’t miss the opportunity to meet New Orleans based artist Brandan Odums @bmike2c while there for Essence Festival and was truly honored that he took the time to walk us thru his Studio Be.

Brandan “BMike” Odums is a New Orleans-based visual artist who, through exhibitions, public programs, and public art works, is engaged in a dialogue about the intersection of art and resistance. From film to murals to installations, his work encapsulates the political fervor of a generation of Black American activists who came of age amidst the tenure of the nation’s first Black president, the resurgence of popular interest in law enforcement violence, and the emergence of the self-care movement.

After graduating from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), where he studied visual art, Odums began working as a filmmaker, creating original content through 2-Cent Entertainment LLC and directing music videos for hip hop artists like Curren$y, Juvenile, and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def). Founding 2-Cent in 2005, Odums led the collective of then college-age Black creatives in documenting and analyzing New Orleans’ changing sociopolitical landscape in the years following Hurricane Katrina through DIY satire and interviews that garnered national attention and coveted awards, including an NAACP Image Award.
Odums began experimenting with graffiti in 2012, attracted to the medium because of its decidedly temporary nature. After painting a series of murals of Black revolutionaries in the Florida Housing Development in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward, other young creatives began to flock to the location, adding their own words, images, and even movement. This underground, guerilla art hub, which Odums named #ProjectBe, is the subject of the documentary “Strong Light” by Patrick Melon.
Odums’ public murals capture his audience with the reminder that they, too, have the opportunity and the obligation to create bold histories.
Studio Be was named one of the 50 best things to do in the world by TimeOut global travel blog.

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paintoutloud @the_real_iman. I so enjoyed your video with Brandon yesterday! I visited him at his studio last year and absolutely loved and love what he is doing for the community and the arts! I also have a beautiful portrait of your husband David I’d like you to have! It’s part of my masters series and my personal collection that I wouldn’t sell to anyone! I hold certain pieces to they find their way home! ? DM me if interested in talking about it! Thank you again for listening!

cirogithunguri @the_real_iman you inspire a whole bunch of us and you repping @bmike2c is really humbling. Its so important for those ahead of the game to remember to stretch out your arms to the younger leaders of our time. I am so chuffed and proud of this Nola artivist. He is amazing!

tonya120371 Thank you so much for sharing Iman. My husband is a black art collector, I have to show him this video. BTW I wear all of your Global chic collection, always receives compliments on how sharp I dress thx to you?.

malaikarosegardxn Of course you're in Nola Iman when i don't live there anymore?? glad you enjoyed it. I lived right there on marigny st passed by here everyday. Good people

davbentley This is so awesome. I wanted to meet you while you were here ? you’re are like one of my all time favorites supermodels ever!!! ❤️? @the_real_iman

negresse47 Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!! I’m inspired and uplifted. Need to get myself to New Orleans to see all of this in person. ??

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