Rashad Ali Muhammad is a multidisciplinary artist of the African diaspora residing in the Washington, DC region. He's known for creating vivid and captivating works reflective of the vast complexities of the human experience. His business moniker, RAM Creates, came from his desire never to pigeonhole himself into one specialty, leaving room to continually expand creatively.
Muhammad primarily explores the intersections of culture, ethnicity, spirituality, identity, emotions, and nature through collage. He celebrates the vastness of the human spirit, reinforcing notions of authenticity, self-love, and connection. His work reflects a desire for people to relate to and understand each other on a deeper level while addressing stereotypes and misconceptions that (continue to) confront people of color and queer people today.
The clarity, refinement, and execution of Muhammad's work reflect applied strengths from formal education in photography and graphic design at American University in Washington, DC. In addition to his art practice, Muhammad works as a graphic designer and creative director. His contemporary artistic sensibilities and classic design training fuel his whimsical and innovative approach.
Muhammad's work has been exhibited extensively throughout the Washington Metropolitan area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) with other national and international exposure. Notable solo shows include the Strathmore, MD, Anacostia Arts Center, DC, and the Art League, VA. His work has appeared broadly in print and digital media, including the Washington Post, Kolaj Magazine, and British GQ.
