Cynthia Marie Bogues
Boston, MA

Cynthia "Samm" Bogues was born in Boston, Ma. She attended the Jeremiah Burke High School, Museum Fine Arts' after school/summer program and holds an Associates Degree from Mount Ida College/Chamberlayne Jr.College's Art& Design - course.
Her vision is to create art that changes the way that people think (or don't think) about social issues, such as, domestic violence, child abuse, tolerance of racial and alternative lifestyle differences, self empowerment, and unconditional love.

Creative experience:

• Custom-design and hand-paint clothing for fashion shows and individuals.
• Conceive and illustrate logos and ads local organizations and businesses.
• Second place award winner for hand-painted designs, modeled at the "Design Vision Showcase"-benefit to aid domestic violence prevention programs.
• Developed the "Unconditional Loveline". A series of illustrations addressing issues of child abuse, domestic violence, racism, sexual abuse, tolerance of differences and unconditional love. Published in the Dorchester Community News.
• Contracted to assist in design and paint a 50'x 15' wall mural at Club Europa, in Boston.
• Contracted to recreate logo as a 10' x 4' wall mural Duck Soup Comedy Club in Boston.
• Conceived, designed and illustrated mural on racial harmony,which received media coverage during Channel 5' s "World of a Difference" campaign.
• Danced with "Universal Soul" dancers at the Roxy, Avalon, The Palace and other club venues, around Boston, for eight years: Opened shows for Teena Marie, Kool & the Gang; Crystal Waters, Boy George and various club track acts.

Other skills:

• Pen & Ink illustration
• Make-up artistry
• Collage and 3D pieces
• Poetry and Creative writing
• T-shirt, Greeting card and Tattoo design