Photo: courtesy of Jabari Reed-Diop
Jabari Reed-Diop aka "iBOMS" is a visual artist and muralist from St. Petersburg.
At just 23 years old, Reed-Diop's work has been recognized by several news outlets and a lot of it is showcased at D-Gallerie near St. Anthony's Hospital.
The latest: Reed-Diop was recently the only Black artist in the 2023 cohort to win a professional arts grant from Creative Pinellas. The non-profit agency awards $5,000 to 10 excelling artists from Pinellas County every year. He plans to use the money to create a solo exhibition called "Ghetto Gods."
What they're saying: "(The exhibition) would detail what the African diaspora would look like if we had an understanding of different deities," said Reed-Diop.
Of note: We spoke with him about his work and what he aspires to do. The interview has been edited for clarity.
What local artists do you admire?
- Derek Donnelly who goes by "Saint Paint" and my cousin, DeVante Miller, who taught me how to draw.
Where do you draw inspiration from?
- I listen to different kinds of music like Phil Collins or Imagine Dragons, and I like to go to the beach or to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
How does living in Tampa Bay impact your work?
- Recently I've learned more about the history of the indigenous tribes in the area, which has helped me truly understand what it means to be a native of the area and why it is important for me to protect it.
What is one of your dream projects?
- I'd like to install a sculpture park in Childs Park, which is the neighborhood I grew up in. The sculptures would be based on characters that I've created in my artwork.
Go deeper: iBOMS' artwork.
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