The Alchemy of Ben Ali

Location: 1211 U Street, NW
Donated By: Ben’s Chili Bowl
Artist(s): Eric B. Ricks
Year: 2013

Eric B. Ricks

Bio

Originally hailing from Liberia, Eric B. Ricks came to the United States with his family in 1990 and has practiced his art in a variety of mediums.

After briefly studying film photography in college, Ricks became immersed in the culture and aesthetics of the aerosol street art scene. He has since expanded his artistic interests to traditional painting, collage, sculpture, fashion design, and many more fields of creativity.

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Each spring, MuralsDC looks for local/int'l muralists to paint outdoor walls using aerosol paint.

This year, artists will have two opportunities to paint with us. Through our traditional partnership with the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (CAH) and this year through a partnership with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development (DMPED).

CAH:
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DMPED:
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The Alchemy of Ben Ali

Eric B. Ricks

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