ThaBlackBobRoss

Appearing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

With over 10 years of experience in traditional and digital media, Mervis aka ThaBlackBobRoss has worked on creating show-stopping costumes, branded motion graphics, customized engravings, original music, and anything else that fuels his creative fire.

Mervis works closely with the local community, aiming to encourage the youth to pursue their dreams. He works with small businesses, community centers, and other creative individuals to boost their outreach and audience. After building his multi award winning Black Panther suit, Mervis has been a featured guest in many conventions, events and movie premieres. Over the past decade, He has won costume vcraftmanship awards across the country. Most recently he was a craftmanship winner turned featured guest and cosplay contest judge for AnimeNYC. He was also featured in the Black Panther Wakanda Forever, and most recently the, Captain America Brave New World premieres in Hollywood. Whether it's by teaching painting classes, doing volunteer work, hosting shows, visiting hospitals or collaborating on a creative project, Mervis is always on the move to find opportunities to inspire and give back to his community.