Dwayne Black

Dwayne Black is a seasoned artist and designer whose career began in the early 80’s.  As founder of Fringe & Co., an events decor firm Dwayne became known for his dramatic “out of the box” event design.  

As a visual artist, his interests lie in acrylic washes and mixed media.  Dwayne has won several awards for his work including the prestigious South Florida Hortt Exhibition for mixed media piece "Banned in Broward” noted and seen on the cover of New Times Magazine. His work has been shown at Nova University, Florida Atlantic University & NSU Art Museum Ft. Lauderdale.  Often he is moved by social justice issues which have a strong influence on his work as with his Art Serve award-winning painting "Abu Grab”.  

“Dwayne’s work is edgy and imaginative,” said the late Jeanne Dawson Lalli, Ft. Lauderdale artist, friend, and mentor.

His work is collected privately in homes throughout the US.  He is a member of Blanco Y Blanco Arts, Art Tribe Ft. Lauderdale Florida
 
Dwayne studied visual art at the University School. He has received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Florida Atlantic University, and a Masters of Divinity from Saint Thomas University.  He studied under artists Robert Watson, Claire Dorst, and Egidio Antonaccio.

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Dwayne's unique worldview has many roots.  One major influence he would say is his spiritual life.  Painting is a passion but his connection with God is a force that drives him daily.  Dwayne has served as the Pastor of The Sanctuary Church ft. Lauderdale since 2012.