Jarvis Byrd Jr, also known as Exuberant Cosplay, is an award winning costume and prop maker based in Detroit, MI. He became acquainted with cosplay when a friend mentioned it to him back in 2017. It was a natural fit because he has always been passionate about art and flexing his creativity. Jarvis specializes in armor work, and creating complex and detailed armor. His first armor cosplay was Lagiacrus from Monster Hunter, and he constructed it from head to toe, including the weapon. This first costume launched an addiction to costume making that has propelled him ever since. Jarvis has also been hosting armor cosplay related panels to cosplayers who’s interested in making armor out of foam. He has also been supporting other POC related panels over the years
Over the years, Jarvis has created many other builds, competing and offering inspiration to other cosplayers along the way.