FOUNDING MEMBERS
Award-winning creative leaders from art, entertainment, and design unite!
Acori Honzo
Philadelphia based multi-media artist known for his hand-crafted figural art celebrating the history, culture, and lore of the African American community.
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Steve Forde
Principal at GoHero, known for their groundbreaking licensed collectibles of historical science fiction properties, original pop-art consumer products, and creative strategy for iconic brands.
Michael Polis
A renowned producer of entertainment, film, TV and consumer products, Atomic Toybox Entertainment is poised to shape the future of pop-culture with Let's Be Onyx.
LaWanda Shepherd
Blending creative and business as the Operations Manager for Depicting Our Peoples Excellence, (aka DOPE), the first Black high-end art figurine line.
Kwamé Holland
A world-famous rapper, producer, influencer, and pop-culturalist, who brings his unparalleled creativity and unique perspective to Let's Be Onyx.
Scott Kuenzli
A prominent distributor and brand activator in the designer toy space, boasting strong connections with top retailers, artist tastemakers, and production studios.
EXPERIENCE MEETS EXCELLENCE
Let's Be Onyx is a dynamic company with a diverse team of experience leaders in business, music, entertainment, designer toy production, and fine arts. With their extensive individual bodies of work and shared passion for producing collectible art experiences, this creative think-tank is prepared to change the industry.
Each member of the Let's Be Onyx team has been a pioneer in their respective area. Their contributions on iconic brands, historical characters, and knack for first-ever projects sets them apart from other companies. Each entity represented in Let's Be Onyx has produced original and licensed products that are enjoyed all around the world, cementing their positions as leaders in the collectible art industry.
In addition, Let's be Onyx team is committed to staying ahead of the curve with their focus on cutting-edge product innovations and emergent brands. This approach has helped them to create a wide range of products that appeal to different tastes and interests, from classic collectibles to contemporary designs. They are constantly pushing the boundaries and exploring new avenues to create unique and exciting fan experiences.
Let's Be Onyx is also a minority-owned company dedicated to showcasing black and brown culture and creating opportunities for rising talent. This mission is reflected in their team's diversity and their commitment to underrepresented stories, properties, and more.
With their vision, passion, and creative power, Let's Be Onyx is a company to watch in the years to come.