Artist Showcase
Chris Carson
Chris Carson is an upcycling fashion designer and the creative force behind the brand by chris carson and the Homegrown Project. His journey into the world of upcycled fashion began during a challenging six-year battle with Lyme disease. As he navigated through the pain and uncertainty of his illness, Chris discovered that the art of upcycling became a lifeline, offering him a therapeutic outlet that shifted his focus away from his suffering. This newfound passion not only saved his life but also sparked a thriving business centered around sustainable fashion.
Prince Sefa-Boakye / Prince's Art Gallery
Paul Adjei (ah-jay) is from Kumasi, Ghana—also known as the Ashanti Kingdom of Ghana, the most powerful tribe in West Africa. Paul’s love for Art began from his early education at Datus Complex School in Accra, but his gift blossomed at Ghanatta College of Art and Design where he painted murals for commercial businesses. Paul’s mission is to be the greatest African painter of all time, and to have the same name recognition as Pablo Picasso. Painting is the most precious gift that God has given to him, and he wants to bring it in the homes of all of mankind so all can come closer to God, His Maker, The Greatest Painter in the Universe!
Rae Rose
CNVS is a purpose-driven fashion label by California native Rae Rose, whose work is deeply shaped by the diverse cultures and landscapes of her home state. Drawing from the vibrancy of the West Coast, Rose crafts bold, size-inclusive garments that feel luxurious, unapologetically sensual, and environmentally conscious.
With a commitment to inclusive fashion, CNVS doesn’t just clothe the body, it celebrates it. Each piece is crafted to evoke confidence and sensuality without compromising the planet. Using upcycled, recycled, and eco-conscious materials, the brand offers more than fashion but intention. Every stitch, cut, and silhouette is a statement that sustainability and style are not mutually exclusive.
CNVS is as much about community as it is about clothing. From collaborating with local charities to raising awareness for global causes, the brand is a conduit for change, sparking conversations, supporting impact-driven work, and encouraging a deeper connection between what we wear and what we stand for.
Rae Rose designs with a mission: to invite both consumers and creators to reimagine their relationship with fashion. CNVS challenges the industry to consider the full lifecycle of a garment and to prioritize ethics at every stage of production. For CNVS, sustainability is not a seasonal campaign, it’s a non-negotiable principle.
At its core, CNVS is a canvas for expression, rebellion, and transformation. A call to dress with purpose, not for permission, meaning to wear clothes that honor both self and society. Through thoughtful design and conscious choices, CNVS brings humanity back to fashion.
Yomer Montejo
Yomer is a Cuban visual artist whose work is shaped by his upbringing in Cuba and an early, self-taught artistic practice that began at eight years old. He later studied in the high school art program at Havana’s Pablo de la Torriente Brau, where he refined his skills while continuing to develop his own independent voice. His work explores community, memory, and the relationship between people and place, drawing inspiration from ancestral knowledge, nature, and lived experience. Working intuitively across canvas and large-scale walls, Yomer blends organic forms with bold graphic expression, allowing process and storytelling to guide each piece. His art honors cultural roots while remaining deeply present and human.
Dr. LaWana Richmond
Da’Monique La’Chellé Palmer
Mo’Chet Krochet is a fiber art brand that transforms yarn into whimsical, bohemian statement pieces. Founded by a self-taught crochet artist, the work is inspired by fantasy, freedom, and originality. Each handcrafted design is created with intention, celebrating texture, imagination, and the art of slow, meaningful fashion.
Marquis Tipton
I am a San Diego based (native) multidisciplinary artist and designer, and the founder of Domesday™, a street couture clothing line rooted in cultural storytelling, authorship, and community. My work explores the relationship between identity, value, and access using garments as both functional objects and artistic artifacts. Drawing inspiration from lived experience, historical symbolism, and contemporary Black culture, I approach fashion as a form of research and expression rather than trend-driven design. Through Domesday, I challenge traditional notions of luxury, emphasizing intention, craftsmanship, and cultural continuity while creating work that exists at the intersection of art, fashion, and community.
Beyond my work as an artist and designer, I have a deep history of service and mentorship within the San Diego community. I have worked extensively in the nonprofit space, supporting youth development through entrepreneurship education, mindfulness, and self-development programming, including my work with Movement Be. My professional background also includes roles as a Program Technician and Dean’s Assistant within the San Diego Community College District, as well as direct support work with students at Monarch School. As a San Diego native, these experiences have helped shape my creative journey grounding my work in lived connection, community care, and a commitment to building pathways for future generations through art, education, and intentional leadership.
Brandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers is an award winning multifaceted artist, curator and community organizer from San Diego, California specializing in bridging 3 dimensional pop art and lesser known historical figures from the black diaspora.