Rain Bermudez is a Guatemalan-American visual artist, photographer, percussionist, and creative entrepreneur based in New York City. His multidisciplinary practice examines cultural identity, social activism, and urban life through compelling photography and dynamic musical performance.

Photography & Visual Art

Born in Guatemala City and raised in Brooklyn, Bermudez draws from his Garifuna heritage to create images exploring community, resistance, and personal narratives. His documentary work has been featured in ZEKE Magazine, notably his 2020 Black Lives Matter protest documentation. He has exhibited extensively across NYC, including his solo show The Music Is Life at Trilok Gallery (2023) and participation in Black Men: Long Journey Forward at Wilmer Jennings Gallery (2024) Rain Bermudez. His published book Black Lives Collection 1 stands as a visual archive of Black resistance and resilience.

Music & Performance

A versatile musician and percussionist, Bermudez has recorded and toured with prominent artists including Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Sami Yaffa. His performances caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey, who personally invited him to showcase his talents on her nationally syndicated talk show. He currently performs with the internationally renowned band Mad Juana, blending Garifuna rhythms with modern production to create what's been described as a "musical chameleon" sound.

Creative Projects

Through his online platform Street Vision Creations, he extends his artistic vision into merchandise and wearable art that merges street culture with Afro-Indigenous aesthetics.

Connect Instagram: @RainBermudezphotography