“As a Pan-Africanist, I paint what is most relatable to me. Representation is important and I have been studying the Moors for years now. It brought a sense of pride to learn about the accomplishments of ancient Africans. ‘BEY’ is a Moorish title or family name and ‘bey’ or ‘bui’ is a Bahamian colloquial term. I wanted people to automatically connect with the show before they even saw it,” said Jalan Harris, one half of the “BEY” exhibition dream team.

No stranger to the solo exhibition scene, Harris partnered with rising contemporary artist Justin Moultrie to put on an exhibition that not only sought to uplift its Black viewers but also educate them as well about their possible history.

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