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E MONEY
E is an illustrator, animator, and muralist who likes messing with linework – a distinctive feature he calls “doing crispy lines.” His work is easily identified by its black-and-white color scheme, two-dimensional subjects, and recurring characters like Abraham Lincoln and a bear. He is known for his mural along the Metropolitan Branch Trail at Alethia Tanner Park; he has also illustrated for District Fray magazine. To see more of his work, follow him on Instagram at @theedollarsign.
ANIEKAN UDOFIA
Aniekan is a Nigerian-American painter, illustrator, and muralist, widely known for his vibrant murals that blend elements of fantasy, hip-hop culture, and comic art. Earning him the unofficial nickname “the pencil guy”, his subjects frequently hold an oversized pencil to represent the power of creation in place of a weapon of destruction. He has created pieces for XXL Magazine, Elemental Magazine, and Magic the Gathering. To see more of his work, follow him on Instagram at @aniekanreloaded.
TRAP BOB
Trap, also known as Tenbeete Solomon, is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist celebrated for her bold, colorful designs that champion themes of empowerment, diversity, and social justice. She loves incorporating space elements into her work, and she has her own characters which she calls “my girls”. Her art spans across activism movements, nonprofits, and brands, including NASA, Giphy, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Refinery 29. To see more of her work, follow her on Instagram at @trapxbob.
NIA KETURAH CALHOUN
Nia is a multidisciplinary artist and designer known for her expressive works that celebrate Black identity, history, and spirituality. In her words, she is inspired by “people who are glowing and flying;” in her art she aims to capture a playfulness that resonates with young people. A major part of her practice is education, including teaching at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C. Her pieces have been featured in The Guardian, Hypebeast, and The Huffington Post. To see more of her work, follow her on Instagram at @niaketurah.
sarah jamison
Sarah is a visual artist known for her hyper-realistic drawings that explore themes of technology, pop culture, femininity, communication, and emotion, often blending surreal elements with everyday imagery. She uses images sourced from the public domain and autobiographical personal tokens as symbols, finding parallels between antiquity and the present. Her art has been exhibited in galleries across the U.S. To see more of her work, follow her on Instagram at @sarahjanejamison.
NATE MANN
Nate is an abstract artist who loves playing with color theory. He’s inspired by what he calls “that fresh morning feeling,” as well as rap and electronic music, which he tries to capture “the feeling of” in his pieces through his bright colors. Recurring motifs in his work include vivid gradients, sharp circles, and undulating black lines. His murals can be found throughout the DMV, and his art has been featured in District Fray magazine. To see more of his work, follow him on Instagram at @natemannart.
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Scramble Parkour - Shirlington
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