Damon Lamar Reed is a Black Chicago artist, muralist, painter, and musician based in South Shore. His work uses bold color and storytelling to explore hope, resilience, culture, and everyday life. Reed has completed more than 400 public art projects throughout Chicago and beyond.

Reed creates large-scale murals for neighborhoods, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and public spaces. His past clients include the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, Gatorade, the Chicago Blackhawks, American Red Cross, Ticketmaster, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

His studio work includes original paintings, fine art prints, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces. Collectors can purchase original artwork and prints through his online store. Reed also turns his artwork into apparel, puzzles, books, and other products.

Community remains central to Reed’s work. His Still Searching project uses portraits to raise awareness about missing Black women and children. He also works with community organizations on public art projects that encourage participation and conversation.

For organizations looking for a Chicago mural artist or public artist, Damon Lamar Reed brings decades of experience to murals, commissioned artwork, community projects, and original fine art.