Here’s a little collection of some of the panels and artist talks I’ve been able to take part in the last few years! Stay tuned for more in the future! Interested in having me join your panel? Reach out to gabrielcreatesart@gmail.com and let me know!
An Artist's Work/Life Balance (Boston Comics in Color Festival 2024)
More often than not, artists must wear multiple hats to support themselves in any consistent capacity. This, combined with the extensive investment of time and energy the creative process requires, can lead to negative impacts on work/life balance. Join us for a special panel with several esteemed creators who discuss their experiences and tools for navigating life as an artist. Moderated by Caiana Luse Moise and featuring TiElla Grimes, Zahirah Nur Truth, Gabriel Reid, and Bithiah Holton
Description from Comics in Color on YouTube
Visualizing Mental Health (Massachusetts Independent Comic Expo 2022)
A medium that is expressive both visually and verbally, comics are uniquely suited to communicate emotions and mental states that may be difficult to convey with words or pictures alone. It can also be a powerful tool to start important conversations surrounding mental health. Our panlists discuss how the comics form and graphic medicine have allowed them to share personal, historical and medical stories about mental health.
Panelists: Emma Grove, Alex Graudins, Cara Bean, Gabriel Reid, Moderator: A. David Lewis Panel held at MICE, the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo, Boston, MA.
Description from MICE Media on YouTube
Meet The Makers (Boston Comics in Color Festival 2021)
Back in 2021 Boston Comics in Color Festival hosted their programming online due to the ongoing pandemic. I had the opportunity to be one of the featured guests on the Meet the Makers panel along with Barrington Edwards, Ben Passmore, Jason Alexander, Tim Feilder, Deian, and Justin from Anywhere But Here Komics. Special Thanks to Cagen Luse for welcoming me onto the panel and into this wonderful BCICF community!
Comics in Color: Volume 29 (2020)
As part of the ongoing Comics in Color artist speaker series, I had the opportunity to talk about my first comic "Healing Us" a discussion on the intersection of racial justice and mental health. I'm also joined by my professor Dr. Tracy Robinson-Wood to add to the conversation in the ongoing healing process as a Black community. Special Thanks again to Cagen Luse for the opportunity and welcoming me into the Boston Comics in Color community.
