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BerniE. - Modern Day Renaissance Man

by Jinoye Henry

Bernard Edmonds is a modern-day Renaissance man and designer’s gift has made room for him to work

who believes that faith, art and family are all he needs with on awards and art for First Lady Michelle

to produce masterful art pieces. Obama, NBA superstar Earvin “Magic” Johnson,

Born Morton Bernard Edmonds, BerniE, is an Oprah Winfrey, Oba Adeyeye Oogenus (King of

award-winning Artist, Movie Producer, Author, Cloth- Nigeria), Stevie Wonder and Westside Action Group,

ing Designer and Web Developer based in the Inland Black Voice Foundation, Riverside African American

Empire. With a knack for art and inspiration garnered Historical Society, CBS Studios, NBC Studies., just to

from his aunt, Edmonds traced his love for the arts to name a few.

his childhood. “I now continue to take on projects that challenge

“I began to draw along with my aunt who had some my skills with hopes that my content helps to solve

outstanding raw skills” Edmonds said. “She drew all equations of peace, love, inspiration and motiva-

over the walls in her closet and when my grandma tion.” BerniE added. “My work can be seen at Califor-

went into her room one day, she almost had a heart nia State San Bernardino, commissioned life-sized

attack when she saw all of the art on the walls.” bronze statues of George & Pauline Murillo, on the

Impressed by her skills, the Los Angeles native recalls grounds of the Murillo Observatory.”

painting on craft and construction paper he got from Edmonds has made an indelible mark in the art

school. industry with his award-winning craft and continues

“As I practiced and practiced, I got much better. My to evolve through the launch of his clothing line

aunt moved out and I continued to hone my craft.” He Believe Christian Apparel and Accessories.

said. “I turned in several projects at school that were “I decided to grow exponentially with my art to the

used on display at the open house and school assem- Corporate Level when I launched Business Images,

blies.” Inc., the parent company for all entities” Edmonds

With over 25 years’ experience, the multifaceted artist explained. “As a Clothing designer, I’ve managed to

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attract clothing and accessory consumers in churches,

skate boarders and yoga communities.” So he expand-

ed his apparel lines to now include; Julyperiod, a Skater

Apparel line in 2017 and Zenxo, a Yoga Apparel Line to

be o cially launched in May 2019.

Holding rm to the scripture “I can do all this through

him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13),

Edmonds’s work is far from nished. He is currently

working on details for life-size sculpture monument for

the Arlington National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. in

addition to a Bas Relief Memorial plaque for Frances J.

Grice, a community activist who has impacted San

Bernardino county.

“I want to share peace in the legacy of the art, monu-

ments and clothing that I create. I also want to encour-

age, inspire and motivate my family to carry on the

legacy. Ultimately, I wish to make them proud of me”

Edmonds shared.

While the quest to write history continues, it’s just the

beginning for modern day Renaissance man, BerniE. As

he creates, his goal is to further a legacy that is not just

about him, but it’s about his family and also his hope to

change the game for upcoming artists.