Creative Spaces
2 Lafayette
FEATURED ARTISTS
BONNIE PHILLIPS, KEN FORBES, JORGE PLAZAS
Bonnie is a self-taught artist, born in England and now based in America. Her work is inspired by the sights and events she witnesses in her community of Harlem and beyond, portraying social and historical moments that affect people of color and the beauty they express. Through vivid colors, symbols, and words, she preserves the times we live in while drawing connections to the past, capturing the vibrancy of the African diaspora. Working primarily in oils and mixed media, Bonnie has exhibited in a solo show, several group exhibitions, and the Harlem Fine Art Show.
Ken is a Brooklyn-based artist specializing in coffee and cacao mediums, infused with elements of cubism and abstract expressionism. He curates immersive artistic experiences that delve into themes of the human experience- exploring mental health, the challenges faced by minorities and the underprivileged, and the essence of the divine feminine.
Jorge "Tosty" Plazas is a multidisciplinary creative, designer, fabricator, and storyteller based in New York City. Born in Colombia and raised in the U.S., he brings a bicultural perspective to his work across architecture, fabrication, set design, and photography. His credits include set design for an Oscar-winning film and prototyping the façade panels for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. He is the co-founder of Circle Circle Dot Dot, a creative studio blending design, culture, and storytelling. A father and family man, Tosty grounds his work in authenticity, craftsmanship, and connection.