Meet the Artists
Orlando Caraballo
Orlando is a visual artist born and raised in Cleveland’s West Boulevard neighborhood. He has earned a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art with a Major in Drawing and emphasis in Printmaking. His work is rooted in imaginative world-building that investigates the relationship between personal and cultural identity and the pursuit of meaning in a world plagued by grief, loss, and disinformation. After doing community engagement work at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Orlando is currently standing as the Education Director at the Cleveland Print Room, where he hopes to build on the strong,
community centered vision they pride themselves on. Outside of the visual arts, Orlando loves walks through nature, making and listening to music, and finding a nice cozy corner to read in. Follow him at @landojune on IG for updates on art, poetry, and life.
Amirah Cunningham
Amirah Cunningham is a conceptual visual artist. Working primarily with themes related to mass incarceration, identity, race and freedom. She was born in Cleveland, OH and attended The Cleveland Institute of Art. Cunningham received a BFA in both Drawing and Printmaking in 2018 and has since shown work at the IPCNY in Manhattan, NYC. The aesthetic of her work is driven by pattern and symbols. The artist often uses a tally mark pattern as a symbol of time and bondage. At times pairing the tally with images of the human figure to convey an idea of the modern American condition related African Americans.
Amber J. Anderson
Amber J. Anderson creates artwork based on themes of memory, mystery, intimacy, and history. She is inspired by historical sites, obscure technology, rural landscapes, arcane methodologies, and classic literature. Her work has been featured in galleries in Ohio, California, Oregon, New York, and Vermont. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography and Master of Arts degree in Arts Administration from The University of Akron. Her work can be seen at amberjanderson.com.
Graham Anderson-Reitz
Graham Anderson-Reitz is a student at Cleveland Heights High School. He is passionate about recreating props and costumes from cult movies. His favorite mediums include foam, cardboard, and
acrylic paints.
Frederick Astacio
Frederick Astacio is an Interior/Visualization designer currently working at Nelson Worldwide. He holds a BFA in Interior Architecture from the Cleveland Institute of Art. As a driven professional, he enjoys pushing the boundaries with unorthodox ideas and above all, coloring outside of the lines. When designing he is inspired to experiment with different styles of architecture, often mixing traditional styles with modern simplistic
details.