Biography

Reggie LeFlore is a visual artist who creates to praise individual and collective stories through human portraiture.

His subject matter centers around “everyday people”, crafting portraits with vibrant colors and contemporary elements that aim to capture the energy and spirit of his subjects’ stories.

LeFlore’s inspirations are drawn from the concepts and philosophies of Street Art culture and Illustration - using aerosol, acrylic paint and various graphic design techniques to construct pieces in varying styles, scales and surfaces. He uses visual arts to amplify both his surrounding environments and the narratives contained within them.

LeFlore’s visual arts style and identity grew from the wonder and excitement he felt from first seeing murals and illustrations as a child. These works of art influenced him to learn various graphic design and illustrative techniques commonly seen in the comic books, animations and pop culture elements of the 90s and early 2000s. As LeFlore’s peers and the adults in his life worked to support his newly found creative endeavors, he became inspired by their stories and journeys, which brought forth the narrative aspect of his work.

As he grew as an artist, LeFlore became more grounded in his understanding of art’s purpose within society. After observing the impact of studio projects, murals and public art over the past few decades, he felt that it was time to embrace the responsibilities and privileges he harbored as a visual artist. Through recent projects, LeFlore has gained an understanding of what it means to truly create for communities and of our human experiences, which has been strengthened through collaborative efforts, personal experience, space and opportunity, and his overarching love for the arts.

 

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Reggie LeFlore is a visual artist who creates to praise individual and collective stories through human portraiture.

His subject matter centers around “everyday people”, crafting portraits with vibrant colors and contemporary elements that aim to capture the energy and spirit of his subjects’ stories.

LeFlore’s inspirations are drawn from the concepts and philosophies of Street Art culture and Illustration - using aerosol, acrylic paint and various graphic design techniques to construct pieces in varying styles, scales and surfaces. He uses visual arts to amplify both his surrounding environments and the narratives contained within them.

LeFlore’s visual arts style and identity grew from the wonder and excitement he felt from first seeing murals and illustrations as a child. These works of art influenced him to learn various graphic design and illustrative techniques commonly seen in the comic books, animations and pop culture elements of the 90s and early 2000s. As LeFlore’s peers and the adults in his life worked to support his newly found creative endeavors, he became inspired by their stories and journeys, which brought forth the narrative aspect of his work.

As he grew as an artist, LeFlore became more grounded in his understanding of art’s purpose within society. After observing the impact of studio projects, murals and public art over the past few decades, he felt that it was time to embrace the responsibilities and privileges he harbored as a visual artist. Through recent projects, LeFlore has gained an understanding of what it means to truly create for communities and of our human experiences, which has been strengthened through collaborative efforts, personal experience, space and opportunity, and his overarching love for the arts.

 

Exhibitions/Features/Showcases

2021

Matt Dumba Mural - Minnesota Wild. December 30th. Northeast Ice Arena. Minneapolis, MN.
Timberwolves Mural. November 2nd. North Loop. Minneapolis, MN.
Fairtrade Mural. October 4th. The Wedge Co-Op. Minneapolis, MN.
WE Mural. September 18th. Bloomington, MN.
X Marks The Spot: X Games Mural. August 13th. Minneapolis, MN.
Setting The Groundwork - Solo Exhibition. May 28th-June 26th. Gamut Gallery.
Minneapolis, MN.
MPLSART Sketchbook Project Exhibition. April 10th - May 8th. Gamut Gallery. Minneapolis, MN.
Timberwolves City Edition Project. February 19th. Minneapolis, MN.


2020

CEZ Summer Mural Project. September. Creative Enterprise Zone. Saint Paul, MN.
When We All Vote. October 9th. Instagram. Minneapolis, MN.
Black Art In The Era Of Protest. June 18th. Online Zoom Meet. Minneapolis, MN.


2019

ChromaZone Mural and Art Festival 2019. September 8th. Little Mekong Marketplace. Saint Paul, MN.
Drop In: Skate Deck Art Show 2019. July 19th. Modist Brewery. Minneapolis, MN.
LynLake Mural Festival + Exhibition. July 13th. Legacy Glassworks. Minneapolis, MN.
Wintertide Exhibition 2019. January 25th. 1400 12th Ave NE. Minneapolis, MN.
Mayor Melvin Carter’s Inaugural Ball. January 5th. Union Depot. Saint Paul, MN.

2018

Make On Lake Mural 2018. August 11th. 16th and Lake. Minneapolis, MN.
Greenway Glow 2018. July 28th. Bike Trail Near 28th and Cedar, Minneapolis, MN.
Art-A-Whirl 2018. May 18th-20th. Northrup King Building. Minneapolis, MN.

2017

Art Attack 2017. November 3rd-5th. Northrup King Building. Minneapolis, MN.
Exhibition At Blick Roseville. September 21st. Blick Art. Roseville, MN.
Summer In The City. August 10th. Orpheum Theatre. Minneapolis, MN.
Red Hot Art Festival 2017. July 23rd. Stevens Square. Minneapolis, MN
Process - A Series Of Technical And Conceptual Works By Reggie LeFlore. July 22nd. FCAI. Albert Lea, MN.
Art-A-Whirl 2017. May 19th-21st. Northrup King Building. Minneapolis, MN.
Made Here MN: Future. May 4th. 730 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN.

2016

Collaborative Mural. Sept 18th. Intermedia Arts. Minneapolis, MN.
Red Hot Art Festival 2016. July 30-31st. Stevens Square. Minneapolis, MN.
Made Here MN: Represent. June 2nd. 930 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN.
Going Places. February 13th. Freeborn County Arts Initiative. Albert Lea, MN.

Residencies/Volunteer Work/Arts Related Employment

2021. Teaching Artist. June - August. Graffiti Camp/Sprayfinger. Minneapolis, MN.

2018. Lead Artist. June 20th - August 30th. Hope Community. Minneapolis, MN.

2016. Arts Advisory Panel Member. June 15th - Present. Made Here. Minneapolis, MN.

2015. Teaching Artist. January 10th - February 28th. The Union For Contemporary Art. Omaha, NE.

2014. Resident Artist. October 1st - January 31st. The Apollon. Omaha, NE.

Awards/Nominations

Awarded Outstanding Public Art - Assisted By Barber. Omaha Entertainment And Arts Awards 2020.

Awarded Best 2-Person Exhibition (with Jeff King). Omaha Entertainment And Arts Awards 2016.

Nominated for Best Emerging Visual Artist. Omaha Entertainment And Arts Awards 2016.

Nominated for Best Public Art (with various artists). Omaha Entertainment And Arts Awards 2016.

Nominated For Best Emerging Visual Artist. Omaha Entertainment And Arts Awards 2015.

Received First Place Award For Abstract Concrete Graffiti Throwdown 2014.

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