New Orleans Jazzfest with BMike

Brandan “Bmike” Odums is a highly sought after visual artist and
filmmaker who uses these chosen mediums to tell stories and make
statements that transform the minds of viewers as well as the
spaces in which his work appears. In 2016 Brandan debuted his first
solo show in New Orleans in a 35,000 sq ft warehouse named
#StudioBe. Welcoming hundreds of visitors a week as well as school
tours from around the region. In 2013, Brandan completed a series
of graffiti murals depicting iconic African American civil rights
leaders at the Hurricane Katrina damaged Florida Avenue public
housing complex in New Orleans’ 9th Ward. Given the name
#ProjectBe, the space unexpectedly received national attention
bringing spectators from all over to see the art before the
deserted complex’s set demolition date. As a Filmmaker his directed
music videos has appeared on MTV, VH1 and BET, Brandan has been
honored as one of “20 Artist You Should Know” by Complex.com,
Presidential volunteer award from the white house, and a Joan
Mitchell Foundation Fellowship recipient. To find out more about
Laura and her work please visit her website at:
www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter
@thatlaurapowers and on instagram at laurapowers44.