Art of a Rebel LLC was founded in the remembrance of Carl Adam Lunn and Jermaine Cordell Hawkins, two extremely talented creatives from Kansas City, KS, whose art knew no limits. Adam was diagnosed with paranoia schizophrenia in his early 20s. He transitioned on May 6, 2018 at the age of 25. Jermaine C. Hawkins transitioned on December 4, 2019 at the age of 35. May their names carry on, their stories be told, their spirits live forever and their art find a home in eternity.
Through the arts, we plan to ignite a positive dialogue surrounding mental health in the Black community, while creating a safe space for self expression, love and happiness.
We are actively seeking local artists and creatives! We want to hear your stories, we would love to document your creative process and it’s our duty to help share your talents with the world.
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THE MINDS BEHIND AOAR: Two sisters one dream.
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Jae
A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies degree and a minor in Black Studies. Her passions are in writing and creating a platform for the voiceless, the different, those with beautiful minds; The Rebels.
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Jewel
A proud graduate of Lincoln University of Jefferson City, MO, HBCU, she received her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Accounting. She’s volunteered for the NAACP, participated in community highway cleanups and interned with a Black owned law firm. She enjoys painting, gardening and hoola-hooping. She has always dreamed of creating a space for youth to learn, parent art and be an inspiration.
