BLACK ARTISTS MATTER

The Hubbard Collective wants to share the black artists who have been inspiring us. In doing this we hope to create a platform where black artists can express themselves and share their work freely. Let’s lift up these artists and give them the platform that they deserve!

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ARTISTS

ALYSSA "AJAY" JUNIOUS

DANCER | ACTOR | CHOREOGRAPHER

My name is Alyssa Junious and I am a San Diego based arts and wellness advocate. II grew up immersed in the arts and my work is influenced by my diverse training in dance, music and theatre. I received my B.F.A in Performance and Choreography from the University of California, Irvine and professionally I have worked in the concert dance, musical theatre and commercial industry. I am the founder of Continuum Arts Project and choreograph throughout Southern California. I am passionate about sharing my creative process because I believe that art is a learned skill. It is a way for us to explore, investigate, and heal collectively. As a social conscious artist, I am dedicated to creating work that serves to initiate conversation. I believe social change starts within. My work serves to protest injustice, proclaim life’s gifts and provide for my community.

As a social conscious artist, I am dedicated to creating work that inspires change and initiates conversation. I am fascinated with the art of storytelling and use dance, theatre, and music to support the stories I share in my work. I believe storytelling is our birthright. It's truly how we've been able to evolve and survive. Stories capture moments and shed light on the human experience. "

HER WORKS

"NOW", choreographed in collaboration with Terrance Carter (Artist, Poet, Author, Educator and Activist) @tcarteruplifts. "I burn these bridges to build avenues for the unspoken" - Terrance Carter

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALYSSA, GO TO WWW.ALYSSARJUNIOUS.COM

My work is inspired by the strong women that have surrounded me growing up, specifically the black women who have helped make me who I am today. They have always supported me in my efforts and taught me to love my body, my culture, and my community in a world where blackness is not always appreciated, and when it is, it's only because it is deemed popular by others who are not black. Within the yoga community, there are not many black practitioners or yoga teachers and it can be difficult to sometimes get our voices heard, but I always work to make sure black people are represented in the yoga community and I purposely always reach out to black students who come take my class to make them feel welcomed."

ZEE ATEH NINGO

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

My name is Zee Ateh Ningo, I was born in Cameroon, immigrated as a child to California have received a bachelors in public health policy and my masters in public health from the University of California, Irvine. I currently work as a Health and Wellness Coordinator, a yoga teacher, a spin teacher, and do respite care for children with disabilities.

HER WORK

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ZEE, FOLLOW @ZEEMIWU

AKINOYLA ADABALE

DANCER | PHOTOPGRAPHER | MEDIA SPECIALIST

After receiving his B.F.A in dance choreography from the University of California, Irvine, Akinyola (Aki) pursued a career in media. In 2018 he began working as a production assistant for Raw Media House, a video production company where he'd work along side producing video content for music artist and brands such as 2 Chainz, Snoop Dog, Logic, Ciroc, Patron Tequila, etc. He has also had the privilege of choreographing a music video for Trinidad James which is set to release late in the year.

I live by not focusing on what makes me different but what similarities there are. It gives me an understanding that we should embrace the differences that make a difference. I also believe that my surroundings inspires my work(s). I utilize interactions with my environment, people, traffic, weather conditions, etc. to build a world from ideation to completion. So, a lot of my work is a reflection on things I've encountered or my reactions to certain events. "

HIS WORK

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AKINOYLA, GO TO WWW.AKIIIPHOTO.COM

JAMIELLE RANKINE-KIRLEW (JRK)

CREATIVE DIRECTOR | FASION DESIGNER | WRITER

Jamielle R. Kirlew was born on the beautiful island of Jamaica. Jamielle is a fearless woman of God, a passionate creative, a wife and mother of two boys. She founded MUMA in 2016 after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). MUMA is a collection of handmade and sustainable fashion, expressing stories of all kinds through the use of fabrics. Jamielle aims to continue growing her brand, as well as pursuing Screenwriting and becoming an author of Anthologies, as well as opening an Art Institution for low income youths in Jamaica and the US.

When I was little, I would love to watch my aunts get ready for a night out. They went from women who wore the chaotic events of the day on their bodies and skins to illuminating, sultry, Black Queens. That was the inception of my love for Fashion."

HER WORK

"EVERYTHING in my environment inspires me. I tend to copy & deconstruct whatever I perceive in my own reality. Because, truthfully I don’t know what I’m doing. It’s all natural impulse."

INTERESTED IN PURCHASING? FOLLOW @MUMBATRIBE

EBONY MADRY

LIGHTING DESIGNER & PRODUCTION MANAGER

Ebony Madry currently works for Brite Ideas CTS as a Lighting Designer and Project Manager. Madry understands that representation of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) is invaluable. Therefore, she likes to dedicate her energy and work as often as she can to collaborate with artists, designers, and productions that feature and uplift those populations.

When I can collaborate with other artists on their passion projects. Seeing their passion and love gives me joy. It makes me give my full heart and mind to the project. "