As a member of the Vista Guild, the Koger Center for the Arts partnered with The Jasper Project to open a new rotating art space, titled The Nook, in celebration of Third Thursday Art Night. This month’s featured artist in The Nook is Jakeem DaDream.

Artist Bio:

Dominique Hodge, aka Jakeem Da Dream, is a visual artist, muralist, and teacher specializing in acrylic paint. Most of his images are rooted in Afrocentric themes. His offerings include original paintings, commission paintings, live paintings, prints, clothing/apparel, murals, and coloring books. Dominique has been a part of the Auntie Karen Artpreneur Program since 2019. Lisa Macon met Dominique at a Business Expo and felt that he would be the perfect match for the foundation. Dominique plays a significant role in providing art to youth in rural communities. He’s worked in several rural communities in South Carolina.