OKEEBA JUBALO is an American painter based in Charleston, South Carolina 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.
Education
High Schools
Summerville High School
Summerville, South Carolina
Irmo High School 1993
Irmo, South Carolina
Universities
The Art Institute of Atlanta 1996
Atlanta, Georgia
The University of Louisville 2007
Louisville, Kentucky
Fine Art Exhibitions
2023 TEDxCharleston
Featured Artist
March, 2023
Charleston, SC
Charleston & Friends Exhibition
(group) June 2023
North Charleston, South Carolina
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
Spring Forward Exhibition
(group) March 2023
North Charleston, South Carolina
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
Excellence 365 Exhibition
(group) Feb 2023
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
The Atlanta & Friends Exhibition
(group) Jan 2023
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
Masculinity Exhibition
(group) July 2022
North Charleston, South Carolina
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
Charleston Arts & Culture Weekend
(group) February 2021
Charleston & North Charleston, South Carolina
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
(group) Oct 2020
September Gray Art Gallery
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by September Gray & Okeeba Jubalo
ATLANTA: Our Home. Our Artists. Our Legacy.
(group) Feb 2020
Avation Cultural Arts Center
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo & Tisha Smith
The New Masculinity Exhibition
Nov 2020
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
ATLANTA: Our Home. Our Artists. Our Legacy.
(group) Aug 2019
Juhl LV
Las Vegas, Nevada
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
ATLANTA: Our Home. Our Artists. Our Legacy.
(group) June 2019
The DC Jazz fest
Washington, D.C.
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
ATLANTA: Our Home. Our Artists. Our Legacy.
(group) Feb 2019
September Gray Art Gallery
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
NBAF 30th Anniversary Gala
(group) 2018
Atlanta, Georgia
If Not Now...When?
(group) 2018
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by September Gray & Okeeba Jubalo
The Dirty Dozen: Jim Crow Fantasies
@ Westside Cultural Arts Center
(solo) 2017
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
The Dirty Dozen: American Tells
@ September Gray Art Gallery
(solo) 2015
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
Visibility @ Bloomingdales
(group) 2015
Atlanta, Georgia
The A-List @ The W Atlanta
(group) 2014
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
Fine Art + Fashion (National Black Arts Festival)
@ Neiman Marcus
(group) 2011
Atlanta, Georgia
Return of The Kings @ Vaknin Gallery
(group) 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
Paint in The Pods @ The Sun Dial
(group) 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
The A-List @ Renaissance Walk
(group) 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
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
Curated by Okeeba Jubalo
Art Papers Auction
(group) 2001
Atlanta, Georgia
Sketches @Swan Coach House
(group) 2001
Atlanta, Georgia
PERFORMANCE ART
Video Producer, Editor & Director : Okeeba Jubalo Production Company : NobleSol Art Group @ NobleSol.net
Beat: Fat Steve Beat Music Production and Engineering : Okeeba Jubalo @ OkeebaJubalo.com
Music video by Okeeba Jubalo performing That BLACKNESS
NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE