Ben, a muralist, silkscreen guru, and aerosol artist hails from Portland, Oregon where he was owner and artistic director of Statistix Independent Apparel, a silkscreen company. While in Oregon, he coordinated community mural festivals that engaged youth in rallying behind a series of urban arts festivals with community activists, public speakers, bands, hip hop groups, slam poets, and visiting artists. Ben will be mentoring students in silkscreen, murals, drawing, and painting.