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Artist . Comic Artist . Storyteller
MOSIAH BALLARD
ABOUT
Currently a student at Bowie State University, Mosiah is on track to graduate with a Bachelors in Visual Communications and Digital Media Arts in 2024. He attended Anne Arundel County Community College (AACC) in 2019, and transferred to the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in 2021. Mosiah's work has been showcased in two exhibitions: one at AACC and another at MICA.
Mosiah has always been driven by self-exploration and using narrative to connect with others. He began with acrylic paint, but his choice of medium has shifted to a wide range of drawing materials. Mosiah creates illustrations and comic art.
ARTISTIC HISTORY
October 2023
Capitol Comics
His comic, Soft Inside, is being distributed in a comic shop in Annapolis, MD called "Capitol Comics".
June 2023
Bowie Fest: Arts and Crafts
His piece, "A Portrait of Shame" , was featured at a summer festival event in Bowie, alongside other pieces of work.
April 2023
City of Bowie: BSU Gallery Exhibition
His pieces, "A Portrait of Shame" and "Beautiful Blossoming", were selected in an exhibition which featured art from students from Bowie State University. All of their work was showcased in Bowie's City Town Hall.
November 2021
"WE ARE EVERYWHERE" Exhibition
His "Beautiful blossoming" piece was showcased in this exhibition. The exhibition featured art by queer artists which explored their own experiences. The exhibition was held on campus at MICA for approximately a week.
August 2021
AACC Juried Exhibition
His piece, "The beautiful blossoming of one's own existence" was selected in an online juried exhibition. This exhibition featured artwork by students at the school, and was held on the Instagram account associated with the Cade Art Building.