Central District Art Walk @ MBC Cherry St

Join us at MBC Cherry St for this monthly, free, self-guided, all-ages event featuring local arts at multiple locations across our neighborhood. Learn more, and be sure to check out the map on seattleartwalks.com/centraldistrict!

February’s First Friday CD Art Walk features artist Edimbo Lekea, aka Natty Dread Illustration (@natty_dread_illustration), who will be showing his work in the MBC Cherry St. taproom on February 7 between 6-9 pm.

About the artist: Born of Congolese parents, Edimbo Lekea (born Lucien-Edimbo Lekea) is a “Franco-Congolais” artist painter born in the small town of Creil, France. It wasn’t until the early ages of 5 to 6, that Edimbo developed his creative skill through various sketches. From there, it would be an on-and-off relationship. After moving to Kent, WA, in 2003, Edimbo was exposed to so many different cultures.

Within the African diaspora, there was a saying that Black folks didn’t know their history enough or at all. Being so fascinated with different sounds in black music (from reggae, Rumba, Hip Hop, jazz, Old School R&B, zouk, and other genre), Edimbo decided to take it upon himself to unearth the mysticism of Black History and merge it into the his Paintings. In 2015, Edimbo started The NDI movement (Natty Dread Illustration) for 1 sole purpose: to create a sanctuary where Blacks could find/learn about themselves and also learn about their cousins from across the oceans.

“Through my work, you will be able to visit how our people live their lives from the cultural practices, everyday life, ideas, empowerment, and Monumental Events. The goal is to rewrite our TRUstory.” – Edimbo Lekea.

See more of Edimbo’s artwork on his Instagram @natty_dread_illustration and website – https://edilekea.wixsite.com/ndi60