My work is defined by pop culture. From Alphonse Mucha to Frank Frazetta, from comic books and animation to “Grindhouse” films, these “low-brow” creations sparked my imagination. Their bold and shameless design and marketing aesthetic inspire the way that I make images and bring my message to the masses… And they are a lot of fun.

This desire took me first to the University of Michigan where I obtained my BFA in Illustration and Photography. I soon traveled to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where I completed my studies earning an MFA in Visual Communications.

I did my thing and paid my dues. I've walked the corporate route working for companies such as DraftFCB, KBA Marketing, Manga Entertainment, Ryan Partnership and Landmark Sign Group. I’ve also created websites for companies like On The Street Promotions, ICEE Records, Oopala Fortifying Shampoo and others.

In 1999, I formed Griot Enterprises, a publishing company / creative studio and created its flagship property, The Horsemen. The first Horsemen volume, Divine Intervention was released in 2002 to critical acclaim with The Horsemen: The Book of Olorun released in 2009. I've also written the educational text Manifesto: The Tao of Jiba Molei Anderson, which focuses on the creation of comics.

In addition, I was Lead Writer and Art Director on the graphic novel Hip Hop Chronicles for Spacedog Entertainment in partnership with Universal Music Group. I’m currently working as lead artist/ art director on Taletown, an independent Facebook game for Tuxedoman Entertainment and completed the animated music video, Start A Fight, for the rock band The Ex-Senators.

Recently, I was an Associate Professor at the Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg, teaching courses in Animation and Video Game Design. I’ve also been featured in the book Black Comix and spoken at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art with my book, The Horsemen, being included in The Smithsonian’s permanent library.

I tell stories with a combination of words and images. I get to create worlds that exist, for the moment, in my imagination. I would like to share this vision with your company and the world at large.

Cheers!

Jiba Molei Anderson
http://www.griotenterprises.com