SHOPKOA
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
CREATOR'S STORY
They say when one door closes another one opens right? Well in 2012 that cliché could not be any more relevant. That year I was stripped of the opportunity to play the game of basketball - my hobby, passion, and love - due to unfortunate circumstances. I was then forced to find myself again. I needed a new identity. I ran a little amateur sketching business for a bit until it no longer stimulated me. I veered away from portraits and was consumed by designing concepts and logos. The fire never really stopped burning after that. During my search to find my new love again I would write quotes each day as motivation for myself and would also share them publicly. I was able to gain a loyal following for the words I would share which pushed me to create my own pocket book of quotes. After pursuing numerous creative directions I finally landed on what would turn out to be my new career - photography/videography. I now am a fully freelance content creator doing photography and videography for reputable brands such as Nike/Jordan, weddings, sports, corporate and more. Design and creation became my new identity. I discovered a hidden art within myself; something I would have never uncovered had I not been faced with adversity. The King of Arts (KOA) brand is an example of never dropping your chin no matter what life may throw at you. Anything you have a passion for, consider it your art. When you choose to join my brand, you signify your decision to put the time into that art and strive to not be good, but great at it. You always have a choice, so reap the benefits of your arts and let them continue to sleep on you.
WHAT'S YOUR STORY?
Everyone has a talent, and every talent in one way or another can be considered a form of art. The KOA brand plans to build a community of empowered individuals, encouraging freedom of expression, emotion, and ideas in order to create a wave of individualism and experimentation, opposed to traditional mass behaviour. We have the ability to create our own masterpiece in this game called life and separate ourselves from the pack. When you wear this brand you are making a choice, taking a stand, and deciding to excel and reach the top of your game in your specific art. Along the way rules will be broken, failure will occur, and avenues will open. We believe the clothing you choose to wear is the story you choose to share.
