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ABOUT ABA
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OKEEBA THE ARTIST
Okeeba Jubalo is an American painter based in Atlanta, Georgia whose creations are centered on illuminating the undefined and sometimes bitter truths of people of African American descent. He uses sketchy, yet vibrant and soulfully layered paint strokes with his original hand-written poetry. His infiltration of aged photos has become a prominent characteristic of his work. His strong, in-your-face artistry invokes conversations that are seldom discussed in large social arenas.
Okeeba Jubalo has taken it upon himself to create a visual voice for those made invisible in America's social, economic and political infrastructure. He draws his inspiration from his share cropping forefathers and experience. His artwork is a reflection of his vision of his perspective on the struggle of today's African American.
Religious, social and political subject matter drive the message of his artistry. His artistic technique draws the audience into a visual history lesson that speaks to today's social landscape.
Okeeba Jubalo will continue to address some of the major concerns, issues and circumstances faced by African Americans from a socioeconomic standpoint. By addressing the past, he hopes that conversations invoked by his artwork will lead to global positive actions, and educating African American youth about sacrifices made by his and her ancestors.
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OKEEBA CV
Born 1976 Charleston, South Carolina
Art Shows:
The Dirty Dozen: American Tells
@ September Gray Art Gallery (solo) 2015
Atlanta, Georgia
Visibility @ Bloomingdales (group) 2015
Atlanta, Georgia
The A-List @ The W Atlanta (group) 2014
Atlanta, Georgia
Fine Art + Fashion (National Black Arts Festival)
@ Neiman Marcus (group) 2011 Atlanta, Georgia
Return of The Kings @ Vaknin Gallery (group) 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
Paint in The Pods @ The Sun Dial (group) 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
The A-List @ Renaissance Walk (group) 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
Embrace: National Black Arts Festival (group) 2007
Atlanta, Georgia
Art Papers Art Auction @ Soho Myriad (group) 2007
Atlanta, Georgia
Words & Art @ Swan Coach House (group) 2001
Atlanta, Georgia
The Flame That Burned The Building Down
@ K Modern (solo) 2001
Atlanta, Georgia
Art Papers Auction (group) 2001
Atlanta, Georgia
Sketches @Swan Coach House (group) 2001
Atlanta, Georgia
Events & Performances:
SoulPoetic
Atlanta, GA 2013
Underground Unplugged
Louisville, KY 2006
The Nappy Roots Concert
Opening act
Louisville, KY 2005
Black Lily Festival,
Philadelphia, PA
2005
The Nuyorican Poets Café
New York, NY
2004
Set it Off Live with Spike Davis
Louisville, KY
2004
Moore Epics with Jessica Care Moore
Atlanta, GA
2001
Acappella Atlanta " Where the Voice Stands Alone"
Atlanta, GA
2000
Saul Williams Opening Act
Atlanta, GA
1999
National Black Arts Festival,
Performance with Sonja Sanchez & Haki Madhubuti
Atlanta, GA 1999
The Last Poets, Opening Act
Atlanta, GA
1999
Dionne Farris, Opening Act
Atlanta, GA
1998
National Black Arts Festival,
Performance with Carl Hancock Rux
Atlanta, GA
1998
Press & Media:
The Place Called Home Documentary
Featuring Danny Glover, Maya Angelou, Barack Obama,
DJ Drama
2014
Heart & Soul Magazine
"Better Break Ups"
2010
Urban Lux Magazine "2010
The Lux List"
Clutch Magazine
"Roses & Brass Knuckles"
2009
Thrillist
"Roses & Brass Knuckles"
2009
The Examiner
"Roses & Brass Knuckles"
2009
Creative Loafing
"Top Five Fashion Faux Pas" 2007
The AJC
"Top Quality Pieces Show Range of Black Experiences"
2007
Peachtree Road Race T-shirt Design
Top Five Finalist
1996
Published Written Works:
Broken Spoken Words 1999
Roses & Brass Knuckles:
A Man's Pocket Guide To Winning
The Dating & Marriage Game
2009
Can't No Dog Worry This Pussy Cat:
A Woman's Pocket Guide
To Getting A Good Man...And Keeping Him
2010
Recorded Works:
Urbanexperimentalist 1999
Smoke & Mirrors Ep 2006
Z & O Radio 2011
The Dirty XII: American Tells
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