Founder/Owner

Resident Artist

Dunes founder, Charles Barbin, a Brigantine native and multi-disciplined artist, studied at Tyler Temple School of Art and acquired years of experience working with the Philadelphia Mural Arts program. His extensive resume granted him the opportunity to paint internationally, and to live in places like Rome, Italy, where he was able to practice his craft and learn the techniques of the masters. In addition to painting, Charles has a passion for music and spent many years as a DJ in the Philadelphia region, but ultimately, his love for the arts was what inspired him to open a gallery/studio and bring what he learned over the years to his home town.

Co-Owner

Resident Artist

Randi Meekins-Barbin, a talented self-taught artist/ muralist, aspiring equestrian/cowgirl and avid collector, used the downtime of the pandemic to hone her craft. Although she had been practicing art most of her life, it was 2020 when she decided to be a full-time gallerist and artist. This choice to follow her creative calling, has granted her opportunities to work with many talented artists and paint incredible murals around the country. Her art has been in several galleries around the region and her collection of Black Americana was displayed at the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey.

Instagram:@art.rlauren

Resident Artist

Every canvas is a heartbeat! Johnny DREAMAWAKE uses raw textures, fearless color, and story-driven brushwork to transform surfaces into living, breathing reflections of the human spirit. His time at Dunes Art Gallery in Brigantine deepens his connection to the rhythm of nature and community, infusing his work with the pulse of the coast.

Johnny “DreamAwake” Morris, is a multitalented artist, whose extensive resume includes everything from murals and canvas work, to fashion and music; truly being a Jack of all artistic trades. Recently, he ended his “9-5” and decided to commit his time to being a full time artist. This decision offered him the chance to accelerate in his career, expanding his brand across the country. His paintings, as well as his clothing brand, BLCKSHEPRD, can be found in galleries from New York to Florida.

Instagram: @artistjohnnydreamawake