Person wearing a Viking helmet and surrounded by leaves, eating a slice of pizza.

Becoming Dab

This body of work comes from being close to Jab, not just seeing it, but listening to the people who carry it.

A black and white photo of an elderly person with short hair, wearing a wrinkled button-up shirt, standing indoors with a plain wall in the background.
People participating in a water fight or muddy splash event on a city street, with some standing near a red truck and others covered in mud, wearing casual clothing and hats.
A close-up black and white portrait of an elderly man with short hair, smiling gently, wearing a light-colored collared shirt against a plain background.
Crowd of people at an outdoor festival or music event, with some dancing and enjoying the sun. The background shows a stage structure and clear blue sky.
Black and white photo of a man with a banana tree behind him, holding a cup, with detailed muscles and a serious expression.
People dressed as fairies and or elves with wings and helmets participating in a parade or festival outdoors during sunset.

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A person with shiny black skin is posed with a large butterfly-shaped leaf around their neck, and they are chained from the wrists. In the background, there is a wall with shadows and a person wearing an animal mask with an elongated snout, also with
Person dressed in a shiny black outfit with a horned helmet, kneeling on a black plastic-covered surface in front of a light blue wooden wall.
Man covered in black oil with an insect-like headpiece standing against a dark, textured backdrop.
A large crowd of people, many covered in dark paint or mud, participating in an outdoor event or festival during daytime. Some are dancing on a stage while others are watching and enjoying the festivities.
Close-up black and white photo of a person with a beard applying a liquid substance to their lips, with focused expression and hands visible.
A man with a beard looking at a mirror while holding a phone, with a focused expression
A person holding a Tribal mask made of carved wood, with their face partially obscured by shadows.
A black and white photo of an indigenous man with traditional body paint and adornments, standing next to a large plant with broad leaves.
Black and white portrait of a person with short hair holding a large seashell to their shoulder, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.
A black and white photo of a shirtless man with dark skin, holding a bowl, standing beneath a large banana leaf attached to a banana plant.
People dressed in fairy and Viking costumes with wings and helmets, participating in a parade or festival outdoors during the day.
Black and white photo of a person with wings, looking upward, with a light source overhead and foliage in the background. The photo is credited to Teddy D. Frederick.
A smiling man with dark skin, raised hand reaching towards the camera, wearing a light-colored shirt, in black and white photography.
A person dressed in costume, wearing a hat with a horn and surrounded by leaves, is eating a piece of food in a dimly lit room.
Black and white sculpture of a man wearing a large, elaborate headdress with curved horns, glasses, and a beard, with a prominent shadow of a horned figure cast on the wall behind him.
Black and white portrait of a man laughing with eyes closed, showing teeth and tongue, with a shiny, wet skin appearance.
Black background with faded text that reads 'HUGO PATRICIO SHOOT AND GRAFFITI CON'.
Black background with faded text that reads 'HUGO PATRICIO SHOOT AND GRAFFITI CON'.

DJab is a powerful tradition rooted in Carnival and cultural expression. Traditionally covered in black paint, oil, or mud, the Jab embodies freedom, rebellion, and the uninhibited spirit of the masquerade.

To become DJab is to step into a tradition where art, movement, music and identity come together.

A person with black skin dressed in black, wearing a large black hat with a tall, curved peak, and adorned with black leaves and vines covering their chest and back, standing in front of a black background.
A person with black skin dressed in black, wearing a large black hat with a tall, curved peak, and adorned with black leaves and vines covering their chest and back, standing in front of a black background.