The Gift of Unrelenting Spirit
Artist Notes:
This work is stylistically influenced by a fusion of two of my favorite artists that I studied in high-school and made a lasting impact on my consciousness, drawing style, and aesthetic. Aaron Douglas, an artist prominently active within the Harlem Renaissance and Utagawa Kuniyoshi an artist of the floating world famous in the 1820s
The work I made has layers of meaning that operate in concert with the conceptual concerns of each of the artists aforementioned. Aaron Douglas was largely concerned with liberation and pathways to freedom as black people in the external world. From Utagawa Kuniyoshi I’m most inspired by his series of 108 heroes. The series focuses on a band of rebel warriors that sought to protect the poor and downtrodden. The panels depict battles between humans and demons, the demons plaguing the people. The original ukiyo-e prints are each 14 by 10 inches. My original drawing for the embroidery on display is also 14x10 inches.
My work is a fusion of their interests but filtered through the lens or my lived experience. The battle I depict is a self portrait of me fighting one of my own internal demons. Shame. Both of the artists I mentioned focus on the collective exterior world. Both fighting Freedom from external oppression freedom from governmental corruption and protection in outward spiritual warfare.
In my contemporary experience I feel that much of the oppressive forces have been internalized. We enslaved ourselves to negative notions of self and self neglect. We often neglect the importance of our spiritual lives and the battles that must be trained for and fought on the inside for us to experience the liberty and freedoms that generations before us have fought diligently for. Yes the fight against systemic oppression is still very real. But, how can you show up to that fight if your internal struggle keeps you ailed with anxiety, depression, fear, and self doubt. I contend that we must face this inner spiritual battle. For me at this stage it’s facing my internalized shame.
Print Specifications:
The Print is Produced on Hahnemühle German Etching paper.
The image itself has been captured at 2400 dpi with advanced scanning technology for the most accurate reproduction of the original colored pencil drawing. You can even see where the pencil indented the paper.
The paper is 310gsm and is 100% cotton. This insures the highest levels of archival quality.
The print has 10”x14” picture plane and a 1” border all around.
The signature is a part of the original composition and is visible in the picture plane of the print.
The prints do not come hand signed because I want to make them available to a wider audience.
I take pride in providing the highest quality art prints at accessible prices so that art can be part of the lived experience of anyone that wants it.
This print is limited to 100 prints and is also available for an undisclosed limited time. Secure yours today 🤩
Artist Notes:
This work is stylistically influenced by a fusion of two of my favorite artists that I studied in high-school and made a lasting impact on my consciousness, drawing style, and aesthetic. Aaron Douglas, an artist prominently active within the Harlem Renaissance and Utagawa Kuniyoshi an artist of the floating world famous in the 1820s
The work I made has layers of meaning that operate in concert with the conceptual concerns of each of the artists aforementioned. Aaron Douglas was largely concerned with liberation and pathways to freedom as black people in the external world. From Utagawa Kuniyoshi I’m most inspired by his series of 108 heroes. The series focuses on a band of rebel warriors that sought to protect the poor and downtrodden. The panels depict battles between humans and demons, the demons plaguing the people. The original ukiyo-e prints are each 14 by 10 inches. My original drawing for the embroidery on display is also 14x10 inches.
My work is a fusion of their interests but filtered through the lens or my lived experience. The battle I depict is a self portrait of me fighting one of my own internal demons. Shame. Both of the artists I mentioned focus on the collective exterior world. Both fighting Freedom from external oppression freedom from governmental corruption and protection in outward spiritual warfare.
In my contemporary experience I feel that much of the oppressive forces have been internalized. We enslaved ourselves to negative notions of self and self neglect. We often neglect the importance of our spiritual lives and the battles that must be trained for and fought on the inside for us to experience the liberty and freedoms that generations before us have fought diligently for. Yes the fight against systemic oppression is still very real. But, how can you show up to that fight if your internal struggle keeps you ailed with anxiety, depression, fear, and self doubt. I contend that we must face this inner spiritual battle. For me at this stage it’s facing my internalized shame.
Print Specifications:
The Print is Produced on Hahnemühle German Etching paper.
The image itself has been captured at 2400 dpi with advanced scanning technology for the most accurate reproduction of the original colored pencil drawing. You can even see where the pencil indented the paper.
The paper is 310gsm and is 100% cotton. This insures the highest levels of archival quality.
The print has 10”x14” picture plane and a 1” border all around.
The signature is a part of the original composition and is visible in the picture plane of the print.
The prints do not come hand signed because I want to make them available to a wider audience.
I take pride in providing the highest quality art prints at accessible prices so that art can be part of the lived experience of anyone that wants it.
This print is limited to 100 prints and is also available for an undisclosed limited time. Secure yours today 🤩
Artist Notes:
This work is stylistically influenced by a fusion of two of my favorite artists that I studied in high-school and made a lasting impact on my consciousness, drawing style, and aesthetic. Aaron Douglas, an artist prominently active within the Harlem Renaissance and Utagawa Kuniyoshi an artist of the floating world famous in the 1820s
The work I made has layers of meaning that operate in concert with the conceptual concerns of each of the artists aforementioned. Aaron Douglas was largely concerned with liberation and pathways to freedom as black people in the external world. From Utagawa Kuniyoshi I’m most inspired by his series of 108 heroes. The series focuses on a band of rebel warriors that sought to protect the poor and downtrodden. The panels depict battles between humans and demons, the demons plaguing the people. The original ukiyo-e prints are each 14 by 10 inches. My original drawing for the embroidery on display is also 14x10 inches.
My work is a fusion of their interests but filtered through the lens or my lived experience. The battle I depict is a self portrait of me fighting one of my own internal demons. Shame. Both of the artists I mentioned focus on the collective exterior world. Both fighting Freedom from external oppression freedom from governmental corruption and protection in outward spiritual warfare.
In my contemporary experience I feel that much of the oppressive forces have been internalized. We enslaved ourselves to negative notions of self and self neglect. We often neglect the importance of our spiritual lives and the battles that must be trained for and fought on the inside for us to experience the liberty and freedoms that generations before us have fought diligently for. Yes the fight against systemic oppression is still very real. But, how can you show up to that fight if your internal struggle keeps you ailed with anxiety, depression, fear, and self doubt. I contend that we must face this inner spiritual battle. For me at this stage it’s facing my internalized shame.
Print Specifications:
The Print is Produced on Hahnemühle German Etching paper.
The image itself has been captured at 2400 dpi with advanced scanning technology for the most accurate reproduction of the original colored pencil drawing. You can even see where the pencil indented the paper.
The paper is 310gsm and is 100% cotton. This insures the highest levels of archival quality.
The print has 10”x14” picture plane and a 1” border all around.
The signature is a part of the original composition and is visible in the picture plane of the print.
The prints do not come hand signed because I want to make them available to a wider audience.
I take pride in providing the highest quality art prints at accessible prices so that art can be part of the lived experience of anyone that wants it.
This print is limited to 100 prints and is also available for an undisclosed limited time. Secure yours today 🤩