Haile King-Rubie was introduced to art at an early age. It became an avenue for the young artist to express his admiration for the meaningful people, places, and events he experienced on a daily basis His unique way of embracing and interpreting the world around him led to his creation of some of the most sensitive, imaginative and vivid art of his time.

"Born on May 14, 1990 in Harlem, New York, Haile is now 36 years of age. He was born with Down Syndrome to loving, entrepreneurial parents of Liberian and Costa Rican- Caribbean heritage, and raised in the vibrant Village of Harlem. His parents, Audrey King-Rubie and Bernardo Rubie, set out to provide their son with the most creative and stimulating life imaginable."

Haile graduated from the Learning Tree Prep School, then attended the Mount Pleasant Christian Academy and MOTC in Manhattan where he graduated high school. He went on to study art with the New York Art Students League; Haitian artist, Carl Thelemaque; Jamaican artist, Ronaldo Davidson; Harlem School of the Arts; and Donald Babatunde.

While in its early stages, HAILESIMO Inc. represents Haile's efforts to be self-sufficient and self-sustaining. You can support his work by visiting the website – hailesimo.com – and sharing it with your networks and friends. Haile appreciates your continued support and takes pride in the village that has raised him.