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Jacoub Reyes
My artistic journey began with a strong fascination for the tactile nature of wood and the stories held within its grain. Initially drawn to relief carving, I found a powerful connection in the directness of mark-making and the emergence of form from a solid mass. This passion expanded as I explored the intricate details and monumental scale possible in woodcarving, allowing me to bring forth anthropomorphic figures and symbolic landscapes that speak to complex emotional and cultural narratives. Inspired by my mixed heritage, the natural world, and the interwoven threads of personal and ancestral histories, I strive to create carvings that dismantle boundaries and offer new perspectives on identity, belonging, and the enduring power of storytelling through material.
Artist Details
Location: Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Number of years carving: 10
Specialty or Style: Printmaking, Woodblock prints
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Special Recognition
Jacoub Reyes is an artist based in Florida who centers his Caribbean and Pakistani background as a relational point to expand on themes of colonialism, social response, and ecosystems exemplified in his work with IEA, Ma’s House, The Latinx Project, and CENTRO. Collaborating with Alfred University, Kean University, Hunter College, UCSF, and other prestigious institutions, the intersections found in his work has allowed him to travel globally, engaging in lectures, workshops, and community events. Notable accolades include the Center for Craft’s Teaching Artist Cohort, the SFCC Grant, The Puffin Foundation, and The Joan Mitchell Foundation finalist, among others.
