Rashad Pridgen, also known by his artistic moniker **SoulNubian**, passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as a visionary performance artist, creative director, and CEO of DeepCre8TVe Media.
Pridgen was a highly influential figure in the world of multidisciplinary arts, blending elements of dance, theater, tech, fashion, and film in his creative works. His unique contributions, especially in Afrofuturist expression and public art, have impacted both the artistic and activist communities.
Rashad’s journey in the arts was marked by his ability to fuse diverse mediums, giving birth to groundbreaking works that spoke to cultural identity, community empowerment, and futurism.
One of his most notable creations was the **Global Street Dance Project & Masquerade**, a multimedia presentation of street dance and Afrofuturist masquerade suits, which was performed in unconventional and public spaces, challenging the boundaries of traditional performance art.
The project, steeped in cultural symbolism, elevated street dance as an art form while exploring themes of identity, resistance, and liberation through Afrofuturist aesthetics.
Rashad’s artistic reach extended far beyond dance. His visionary works also included public practice and technology, as seen in collaborations such as **”Today at Apple: Record A Global Street Dance”** at Apple Union Square in San Francisco.
His ability to marry contemporary technology with artistic expression was a hallmark of his innovative approach.
Pridgen was also the artistic director of **The Black Lives Masquerade**, a short film that gained national attention with screenings at prestigious venues like the San Francisco Public Library, Berkeley Art Museum, Duke University, and Portland Art Museum.
