Matthew Usoro
Zainob Amao & Matthew Usoro are a dynamic creative duo dedicated to using storytelling as a catalyst for social impact. Through their work, they collaborate with brands, artists, nonprofits, and corporations to craft compelling narratives that engage audiences and spark meaningful conversations. For over eight years, their projects have explored themes of identity, heritage, migration, […]
Peter Merwin
Peter Merwin is an architect and artist with over four decades of experience in design, specializing in retail and mixed-use developments. A graduate of Rice University, he holds degrees in both Fine Arts and Architecture. Throughout his career, Merwin has been a respected speaker, panelist, and lecturer on urbanism and design. His expertise in creating […]
Marlon Hall
Marlon Hall is a public artist, anthropologist, and social practitioner whose work focuses on cultivating human potential and preserving cultural identity. Drawing inspiration from the storytelling legacy of Zora Neale Hurston, Hall immerses himself in communities to create art that reflects their lived experiences. A Fulbright Specialist Roster Member and 2021 Tulsa Artist Fellow, Hall […]
Jacobi Green
Jacobi Green is a multimedia artist specializing in immersive experiences. With a background in computer animation, he is skilled in 2D and 3D design, animation, and experience development. Green previously led the Creative XR Lab, where he utilized his technical expertise to develop VR experiences for institutions such as Nemours Children’s Hospital and Sam Houston […]
Dr. Joel Zika
Dr. Joel Zika is an immersive media specialist whose research explores the history of public engagement with technology. Through projection and animation, he collaborates with communities to tell their stories using innovative technologies in public spaces. For over 15 years, Dr. Zika has led projects in virtual reality film, documentary, interactive animation, and large-scale public […]
Sherman Finch
Sherman Finch is a multidisciplinary artist, professor, composer, and multimedia designer with over 20 years of experience. His work has been exhibited, performed, and screened at prestigious venues, including the Billboard Creative in Los Angeles, the Roswell Museum and Art Center, the Amarillo Museum of Art, and the Alexandria Museum of Art. Internationally, his art […]
Zainob Amao
Zainob Amao & Matthew Usoro are a dynamic creative duo dedicated to using storytelling as a catalyst for social impact. Through their work, they collaborate with brands, artists, nonprofits, and corporations to craft compelling narratives that engage audiences and spark meaningful conversations. For over eight years, their projects have explored themes of identity, heritage, migration, […]
Emanuelee Bean
Emanuelee “Outspoken” Bean is an acclaimed poet, performer, and mentor, known for his groundbreaking contributions to spoken word and performance art. As the former Poet Laureate of Houston, Texas, Bean has been a passionate advocate for diverse voices and emerging talent. His innovative spirit led him to become the first poet to perform on the […]
Reginald Adams
Reginald Adams is an acclaimed public artist, community developer, and social entrepreneur based in Houston, Texas. His work centers on large-scale public art installations—including mosaics, murals, and labyrinths—often created in collaboration with local communities to inspire healing and empowerment. Adams is the founder of several public art programs and initiatives dedicated to bringing art and […]
Melissa Aytenfisu
Melissa Aytenfisu is a Canadian artist specializing in oil painting, digital print media, photography, printmaking, and drawing. Originally from Edmonton, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Alberta before moving to Montreal, where she later received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University. Throughout her career, she has balanced teaching […]
