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Hi, I’m Patrick - an entrepreneur, innovator, and story-teller at the intersection of culture and commerce. I love building things that bring people closer to the version of themselves that they dream of. An explorer at heart, I’ve dedicated my education and career to two questions: ‘What if?’ and ‘Why not?’ I believe the world is a big place and there’s always an opportunity to try something new. 

As a student at Harvard Design School, I produced and edited design journals and curated student exhibitions. My passion for art and design sparked an interest in exploring other creative cultures, which led to an eventual career as a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. State Department. As a diplomat stationed in Guangzhou, China, I was the liaison between the consulate and local post-secondary design institutions as well as art galleries, frequently giving talks on art, architecture, design, and art criticism. 

After my time at State, I founded and led Ceylon, a skincare brand scientifically developed to help men of color achieve clear, healthy skin through scientifically-backed formulations that are easy to integrate into a daily routine. I created the brand as a response to my personal experience, struggling with skin issues such as razor bumps, acne, and hyper-pigmentation with few product options to help alleviate those concerns. Ceylon emerged as a key player in the beauty industry and brought inclusivity to the forefront of the conversation.

My eye has always been on how to better connect commerce to the art world, culminating in a compelling collaboration with emerging abstract artist Trey Hurst to launch Ceylon’s first personal fragrance. That provided the framework for what eventually emerged as Goliath, an art company that blends artist representation and commercial partnerships. Our aim is to develop collaborative platforms that bring artists and their audiences closer together while opening new channels for economic support and innovation in creativity. 

From my perspective, the presence of art in our lives allows us to understand one another better and connects us to higher levels of consciousness. Art is the medium through which we can speak on things that we otherwise may not be able to express clearly. It allows us to discover new aesthetic and intellectual possibilities. Art challenges us to step outside of ourselves and see what isn’t always apparent. Most of all, art is an opportunity to bear witness to what makes humanity special.


“The work will teach you how to do it.” 

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Current Projects
Goliath Art Development Group
The Nomad
Yorozu & Company

Past Projects
Ceylon by Anim Labs 

Where I’ve Worked
Goliath Art Development Group
Co-Founder & Partner
2023- Present

Ceylon by Anim Labs
Founder & CEO
2017- 2024

U.S. Department of State
Foreign Service Officer
2014- 2017

Three South Design Studio
Co-Founder; Client Relations
2014

H&S International
Real Estate Development Associate
2014

Where I’ve Studied
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Master in Urban Planning
2013- 2014

Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Master in Public Policy
2011-  2013

Morehouse College 
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
2007- 2011