The House

A familiar face to many on the runway, Ibrahim has made quite an impression throughout his modeling career, appearing in TV commercials, campaigns and music videos. Most recently, the Philadelphian native co-starred in the new reality series Model City, which aired on both BET and Centric. It’s on the show where Ibrahim is able to reach a wider audience and integrate his world of fashion with his longtime passion for the arts. The streets of NYC have been aware of Ibrahim’s artistic abilities for years, and he can often be seen as a featured live artist at various events throughout the city such as the Brooklyn Art and AfroPunk festivals. And one of his newest ventures in connecting with the community comes in the form of Artist Republic, a non-profit organization that he co-founded as a means of finding inspiration within all art forms for children. Ibrahim called it "The House" because many have referred to his piece as such. "The House" has left quite an impression on viewers as they struggled to realise that it was actually painted. He intended to leave a nostalgic snapshot of what the neighbourhood looked like before the property value appreciated and the face of the community changed for good. The reaction of locals, including the subjects, were emotionally priceless.