Onis Visuals (Rajae Barnes-Wright) and Mae Media Management (Rey “Jeannie” Antoine) have joined forces to create SURFACE, a platform dedicated to uplifting local artists and businesses. Through curated services, strategic content, and innovative storytelling, we amplify creative voices and provide small businesses with the visibility they deserve.
As seasoned creatives and industry professionals, Rey and Rajae bring a dynamic blend of expertise in visual media, marketing, and brand development. Their combined skills position SURFACE as a powerful force for emerging talent and neighborhood enterprises, ensuring they have the tools, exposure, and support to rise to the surface.
Raising creativity to where it belongs: in the spotlight, shaping culture, and empowering artists.
"As a Creative Communications Professional, the mission is simple: get artists paid. With a foundation in theatre arts, a Bachelor’s in Communications: Public Relations, and years of experience, I’m here to bridge the gap between artists who take their craft seriously and the stakeholders ready to invest. Blending storytelling, content creation, and program management, I bring an eye for aesthetics and an instinct for strategy.
This is where artistry meets execution."
"Everyone has a story to tell, but not everyone has a voice.
Through a dynamic blend of stylized candids and documentary-style photojournalism, I capture and showcase the unique voices that shape and sustain the arts community. With nearly a decade of photography experience, years as a photojournalist, and my role as Production Assistant for Rochester’s largest artist collaborative, I specialize in visual storytelling that resonates with the human experience — bringing creative voices and brands to the surface."