Artist Bio

Inspired by his grandfather who was blind, Reginald Gillumo is a self-taught artist from Washington, DC whose pieces effortlessly leap beyond the canvas and can be felt, and in some cases, heard. Utilizing a wide range of found and recyclable objects, such as, Bluetooth speakers, melted crayons, spark plugs, newspaper clippings, carpet patches, imported oils, and more, Gillumo’s 3rd dimensional body of work indulges all five of the human senses. Gillumo prides himself on crafts that appeal to the visually impaired, demonstrating that art can be absorbed and enjoyed in spite of one’s ability to see.

A product of public education, Gillumo has devoted his life’s work to ensuring that other gifted children in the District understand the art of hustle and grind, in order to push their works above and beyond. Gillumo is perhaps the best person to impart this knowledge and wisdom to today’s young artists, having overcome tremendous challenges himself, from imprisonment, homelessness, and being the victim of gun violence, to commissioning pieces for legendary icons likeStevie Wonder and countless public figures.