FART.PDF

ART DESIGN

FROM: DA SOUF

Farticus or Fart.PDF, is a self taught visual designer and creative director based in Charlotte, NC best known for his experimentation with texture, typography, semiotics, color theory and reinvention of culture references. Rather he’s collaborating with brands or individuals , there’s just something crazy, fresh, and different about his executions. Given his skill and background in textile mediums, there’s no doubt that he can curate experimental art and graphics for just about anything and anyone. You can work with this super layered artist by clicking the name below the art shown above. You can also peep his latest works and stay up to date with him through his socials via @fart.pdf

KREATIVE KLOUD

ART DESIGN

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Kaaliq or Kreative Kloud is a creative from Fayetteville, NC that specializes in graphic art. Since 2017 (and possibly even before then), his iterations that he has publicly show have been fun, relatable, and instantly recognizable. It’s truly only the beginning for Kloud but can work with him as an artist as well as support his work by following his socials via @kreativekloud .

JOSEPH HEADEN

ART DESIGN/EVENT PRDUCTION/MARKETING

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NC’s Joseph Headen (better known as Headgraphix in some spaces) can truly do a lot of things and has been responsible for a lot of things. Rather it’s him creating the Durag Festival (a legendary fest you can google), creating vegan eats, or being a content king, he’s capable of a lot. Out of the many trades he can do, it’s no secret that his artwork is something that captures our eye every time. Rather he’s designing t-shirts for a tour , cover art, or creating logo designs for restaurants , the designs always feel organic. Joseph has even shown the process behind his graphic design to show his audience what exactly goes into it. Joseph continues to empower his community through his creative designs and creative ideas . Sometimes you’ll see his work on Complex, sometimes you’ll see his work for a black owned farmers market, it just depends on the day. You can work with Joseph and keep up with his work by following him on socials via @headgraphix . You wont regret it.

ANTHONY PATTERSON

VISUAL ART

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NC’s Anthony Patterson painting, but his other disciplines including installation, storytelling and photography. In a lot of Patterson’s work, you can see struggle and maybe even the mindset of being comfortable with being uncomfortable. In addition to these paintings and different installations, Anthony has also been experimenting in the photography lane in which just looks fresh. You can work with Ant by clicking the name under his work above . You can also keep up with his work by following him on socials via @signedbyap

REEGAN SAVOY

INTERIOR DESIGN ARCHITECT + DECOR OWNER

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Reegan Savoy is simply dope with a modern touch. The Dallas native and multi-faceted creative has touched a lot of spaces within the fashion space. Now , she has turning her passion for fashion into her own luxury decor company. Her new company better known as Savoy’s Projects is definitely something worth seeing and investing into especially given the lack of black representation when it comes to this space. Since her launch of her brand, her pieces have been featured in The Cut, Glamour Mag, The Zoe Report, and Apartment Therapy. The sky is only the ceiling for her brand, you can shop her items via Complex ‘s ecom shop or directly from her site. Check out her shop home by clicking her name under the photo above and follow her own personal journey via her social handles @reegan.savoy.

VICTORIA ADESANMI

INTERIOR DESIGN + creative direction

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By day, Maryland’s very own Victoria Adesanmi is a color and materials designer for Adidas. By night, she’s using her creative direction to bring interior design and set design dreams to life. Her creative direction is unique and fresh and her launch of her business Aesthetics Studios is well on it’s way and when it launches…just be ready. Her eye is something truly special in this space and you can sign up for her studio opening now via her site. Peep her digital space by clicking her name under the photo above and follow her own personal journey via her social handles @vic.adesanmi

DAMMIT WESLEY

ART DESIGN

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Dammit Wesley is a multi-disciplined creative who can damn near do anything. Rather he’s painting something fresh, being a photographer, or selling his own tees, he’s making something that’s authentic and organic to his perspective with no tip-toeing. He’s raw, he’s real, and he delivers . When he’s not painting or creating designs for his apparel, you may catch a mix from him or even an insightful review on a film. Check out Wesley’s shop by clicking his name under the photo above and follow his own personal journey as a creative via social handles @dammit_wesley

SHY THE ARTIST

ART DESIGN

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Jalen Whitner better known as Shy The Artist is a collage and digital artist who just gets IT. When the NC native isn’t being posted by the former first lady Michelle Obama, he’s sharing his range of work across social media. He’s created iterations of Rihanna, a tribute to Kobe + GiGi, and much more. With each creation he releases , it just gets more and more impressive. Check out Jalen’s shop by clicking his name under the photo above and follow his own personal journey as a creative via social handles @shytheartist_

sob ross paintings

PAINTER

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When you access Sob Ross’s page, I think his home page says it best : “Paintings, portraits, prints, and apparel created and sold by Joseph Campbell. Based in Raleigh, NC, but Durham pride forever.” His acrylic work often translates his pain(tings as noted in his bio and we love him for that. Just to add to his already impressive and thought provoking work, he also generates stickers and designates the profits to important causes. For all these things, we stan. Check out Joseph’s work + online shop by clicking his name under the photo above and follow his own personal journey as a creative via social handles @sob_ross_ .

OSAZE AKIL

ART DESIGN

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Osaze Akil Stigler, better known as Osaze Akil is a visual artist based in the heart of ATL . When it comes to his work, he’s often telling a story around what black divinity truly is based off his pertinent knowledge of African cultures, spirituality, and the fruitful relationship between black culture and fashion. When this artist isn’t experiencing a viral moment for his work, the 23 year old is practicing landscape architecture . Check out Osaze’s work + online shop by clicking his name under the photo above and follow his own personal journey as a creative via social handles @osaze_akil

jimmy

3d animator

Last but not least, NC’s Jimmy is a young 3D animator who’s work speaks VOLUMES. When he isn’t going viral for his animated executions, he’s creating animations for other people and creating Snapchat experiences. We think it’s just the beginning for this creative but we would say, he definitely has the skill everyone may want to dial into now before it gets too late in the game. Check out Jimmy’s work and ongoing journey as a creative via his social handles @jimmythelight .