Jevon Brown on Heritage, Textiles, and Miami Roots

Jevon Brown, a Miami resident with roots in the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the Black Southern community, delves into themes of cultural identity, queerness, and history through various mediums, including textiles, silkscreen printing, fashion, and photography. In a recent conversation at his studio in Miami Beach, he shared insights about his upcoming series, HAIREtage (2025), which features hats crafted from burlap, raffia, and beads, symbolizing African and Caribbean spiritual traditions. Brown draws inspiration from memories of his uncle's sneaker culture and his grandfather's collection of fabrics. He was also featured in the exhibition "Material, Material World" at David Castillo Gallery, highlighting his belief that creating with limited resources is a unique strength, especially when compared to his time at RISD.