Austin Revitalization Authority

Brian Joseph started painting at the age of 33 in 1986, and created his own style based on the fictitious Bydee People and thus he is called the Bydeeman. BYDEE is an acronym for Bringing You Delightful and Entertaining Experiences. His art focuses on education, and promotes diversity with positive messages. He is an artist, poet and a motivational speaker. He has painted several murals in Austin, as well as in other cities in Texas. He was born in Trinidad and is a self-taught artist. He has a BA in Sociology and Anthropology from Tougaloo College and a MA in Urban Studies from Trinity University.

Brian resides in Austin, Texas.