A Self Portrait Called Daddy

Bentrice “Beni” Jusu is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and community architect whose work bridges public art, immersive technology, portraiture, and social practice. Through large-scale installations, augmented reality, sound-based experiences, and participatory murals, she builds layered creative ecosystems that honor memory while activating public dialogue.

A Kresge Fellow, MacDowell Fellow, and SOZO Fellow, Jusu’s work has been supported and featured by institutions including NPR, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, and Princeton University. Works from her broader practice are held in permanent collections and have been recognized for both artistic excellence and entrepreneurial innovation.

Rooted in Trenton and working nationally, Jusu designs projects that function as both artwork and infrastructure—creating participatory experiences that do more than hang on walls; they hold space, invite reflection, and reimagine collective futures.