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All proceeds from purchases of any artist’s work at the Athletes for Life booth directly support AFL programs, including mentorship, life skills development, and educational services for kids. Thank you for helping us empower the next generation.
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ART PALM BEACH
All proceeds from purchases of any artist’s work at the Athletes for Life booth directly support AFL programs, including mentorship, life skills development, and educational services for kids. Thank you for helping us empower the next generation.
Hyung Joo Kim
ABOUT:
Kim HyunJoo is a South Korea–based artist known for her sculptural works made from hanji, traditional Korean mulberry paper. Working primarily with hand-twisted and layered paper cords, she creates minimalist, architectural forms that explore repetition, tension, and quiet balance. Her practice bridges craft and contemporary art, transforming a fragile material into works that feel both meditative and structurally rigorous. Kim’s pieces are widely collected and have been exhibited internationally, reflecting a deep respect for Korean tradition through a distinctly modern lens.
The Producer BDB
ABOUT:
Bryan Avila, known as The Producer BDB, is a Los Angeles–based installation and conceptual artist. Self-taught and globally raised, his work merges street culture, pop art, fashion, and fine art influences. BDB has created collaged paintings, videos, installations, and collaborations with brands like Adidas, with his work collected and exhibited worldwide, including Paris, Berlin, Hong Kong, and Miami.
SCOTT & JAE GALLERY
ABOUT:
Scott & Jae is a contemporary art gallery in Beverly Hills, championing emerging and mid-career artists with an emphasis on Korean and Korean-American art. Established in 2022 in partnership with Helen & Jae Gallery in Seoul, Scott & Jae endeavors to introduce a new vanguard of international artists and promote a dialogue of global perspectives.
LEROI JOHNSON
ABOUT:
LeRoi Johnson, from Buffalo, New York, has been creating art for over 45 years. Brother of legendary musician Rick James, LeRoi is known for his “electric primitive” style, blending modernism, Pan-African themes, and geometric forms into vibrant, symbolic works. After early exploration during his time at Georgetown University Law School and a career in public service, he returned to painting in the 1990s and has exhibited widely, including his first major show at the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.
SCOTT & JAE GALLERY
ABOUT:
AFL presents the private art collection of Greg Bell, former NFL player for the Raiders, Rams, and Bills, and founder of the Athletes for Life Foundation. Greg’s passion for art has spanned decades, beginning with his first studies at Notre Dame in 1984.
Highlights include works honoring Muhammad Ali, a close friend whose life and values left a lasting impact on Greg
LEROI JOHNSON
ABOUT:
LeRoi Johnson, from Buffalo, New York, has been creating art for over 45 years. Brother of legendary musician Rick James, LeRoi is known for his “electric primitive” style, blending modernism, Pan-African themes, and geometric forms into vibrant, symbolic works. After early exploration during his time at Georgetown University Law School and a career in public service, he returned to painting in the 1990s and has exhibited widely, including his first major show at the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.
