Regeneration

THE ART WORLD COULD BE BRANDAN “BMIKE” ODUMS’ OYSTER, BUT FOR THIS TALENTED VISUAL ARTIST, ONLY NEW ORLEANS WILL DO

BETH D’ADDONO

“New Orleans is a regenerative space for me. I’m constantly feeding off the energy of the city and its people.” Walking through BMike’s StudioBE is a startling experience. His work astonishes, in size, scope, heft, point of view. Throughout the soaring space, bold portraits of thought leaders, agitators, artists, and everyday people spark conversation. He founded the studio in 2016 to showcase his solo work but is now excited to evolve the space to embrace the visions of many artists with whom he works. For his public art, New Orleans offers a backdrop for his provocative dialogue at the intersection of art and resistance. About This 39-year-old Algiers native could hitch his star to art scenes in Los Angeles, New York City, or Berlin, Germany. But for this local son, the choice is…

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