About OMWR

OMWR is a celebration of art, culture, and the stories that make Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, so unique. The project exists to honor tradition, capture joy, and translate the vibrant rhythms of the season into lasting, collectible works of art. Through each collection, I aim to preserve memory, inspire connection, and create pieces that can be proudly displayed, passed down, and cherished.

The 2026 collection marks the first in what I envision as an annual series, designed to capture the essence of each Mardi Gras season while reflecting my evolving artistic perspective. Each poster in the collection is thoughtfully designed, printed on archival paper, and individually numbered as a limited-edition piece meant to be collected, displayed, and celebrated. Future collections will continue this tradition, honoring Mobile’s rich Mardi Gras culture and offering new ways to experience the joy, color, and rhythm of the season through art.

I was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, in the Oakleigh and Maysville Historic Districts, and I’m a proud graduate of Lillie B. Williamson High School. Growing up, my family and I would walk to the Mardi Gras parades together—an experience that shaped my love for the colors, music, and ritual of the season. In high school, I also pranced through the streets of Downtown Mobile as a Lionette with the WHS Mighty Marching Lions.

After living in Washington, D.C., I moved back to the very street I grew up on. Today, I still walk to the parade each year, carrying memory and tradition forward, bridging past and present in the rhythms of the city I call home.

My passion for art comes from a lifetime of visiting museums around the world and collecting Black art. As an artist and curator, I’ve always been fascinated by how art tells stories, preserves culture, and connects generations.

OMWR was born from a longing I felt while living away from Mobile. When I couldn’t travel home for Mardi Gras, I wanted a way to commemorate the year and carry a piece of home with me. Early in college, it was beads and mystic cups, small tokens of the season. As I grew older, I wanted something that reflected my relationship with art and the Black cultural experience of Mardi Gras—something meaningful to pass down.

After living in Washington, D.C., I moved back to the very street I grew up on. Today, I still walk to the parade each year, carrying memory and tradition forward, bridging past and present in the rhythms of the city I call home.

My wish is that these posters are purchased proudly, framed thoughtfully, and displayed in homes, offices, and businesses as a statement of connection to Mobile, the birthplace of Mardi Gras. Each piece is more than art—it’s a celebration, a story, and a legacy to honor and share. Through OMWR, I invite collectors, revelers, and culture enthusiasts to celebrate, reflect, and share in the history, joy, and creativity of Mobile’s Mardi Gras—one poster, one story, one year at a time.