About

DUBELYOO BIO

Dwayne "Dubelyoo" Wright is an artist, curator, and creative director who turns art into shared cultural experiences. Grounded in an illustration background, his work tells stories that capture the energy, rhythm, and resilience of African American life and overlooked communities—taking art off traditional gallery walls and into the spaces where people live and gather.

Raised in North Carolina, Dubelyoo earned his BFA from East Carolina University before moving to Atlanta, where he became a defining figure in the city's creative scene. For over 20 years, as co-founder and curator of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Art, Beats + Lyrics, he has helped build one of the country’s most influential traveling art and music exhibitions, consistently drawing lines around city blocks.

His career spans television, film, and major sports, including collaborations with Red Bull, Coca-Cola, Sony, Adobe, and Microsoft, as well as transforming NBA, NFL, and MLB venues into immersive art spaces. He also served as executive producer on his first documentary, which premiered on Hulu and screened at film festivals nationwide. In recognition of his lasting cultural impact, the Mayor of Atlanta honored Dubelyoo and his business partner with an official day in their name.

Alongside his studio and curatorial work, Dubelyoo mentors and advocates for the next generation of artists, giving them the tools and access to build sustainable careers. Through his paintings, exhibitions, and mentorship, his mission is straightforward: to create, connect, and change how people experience art.

ARTIST STATEMENT
I make paintings and build immersive art exhibitions to create real human connection. Every piece starts with a story or message meant to resonate with the viewer, and every show I put together is designed to bring people inside the work—extending the experience beyond the canvas and into the space around them.

My process comes down to preparation and discipline. I spend countless hours sketching, planning, and refining ideas before I ever touch a final canvas or step into a venue. Doing that heavy lifting up front lets me focus completely on execution when it’s time to create—whether I’m painting alone in the studio or producing a traveling exhibition for thousands of people.

Ultimately, I want people to feel something unforgettable when they step into my world, and walk away with art that stays with them long after they leave the room.