Police Brutality
This artwork is a powerful and haunting representation of the brutal police attack on Rodney King, capturing the emotional and historical weight of the incident. The face, rendered in stark black and white with minimalistic features, symbolises how King's identity and humanity were overshadowed by the violence he suffered and the broader social implications. The visible eye and mouth, highlighted with faint colours, draw attention to the selective focus of the media and the silencing of King's voice. The digital clock display, reading "AM 12:53:01," suggests the late-night timing of such events, underscoring themes of secrecy and neglect. The black background and the contrasting white and blue elements evoke an eerie, surreal atmosphere, reflecting the haunting and long-lasting impact of police brutality and systemic racism.
So Make Your Move
I designed this poster to raise awareness about police harassment. My goal was to convey my frustration with the "Higher Authority" through my artwork. I chose yellow to evoke a sense of frustration and anger. The black handcuffs represent minorities, while the eyes signify the constant surveillance by police, always on the lookout for potential suspects.
UNFAIR
As a person of colour, I've been stopped about five times, unfairly stereotyped as a drug dealer or burglar. I aimed for my artwork to express the frustration of being searched and humiliated without cause. The word "UNFAIR" is used with intense emotion to evoke empathy from viewers and convey the daily struggles I face as a Black individual. The red color in my work, inspired by Constructivism Art, represents dominance, power, and frustration.
Challenge Us
Martin Luther King was a proponent of nonviolence, while the Black Panthers adopted a militant stance, frustrated by ongoing discrimination and segregation. They asserted their own power in response to these issues. The Black Panthers were a formidable organization. My artwork draws inspiration from the Russian Constructivism art movement, infused with elements of Black history
The Dream
Martin Luther King's speech had a profound impact on me. When I reflect on his "I Have a Dream" address, it feels as though I'm entering a fantasy or an illusion. I focused on key quotes from his speech and arranged the words around the figure of Martin Luther King Jr. in my composition.
Embrace Your Skin
I created two visuals for an Instagram post with the message to embrace your melanin. Essentially, I'm using these images to encourage young women who might feel discouraged by their darker skin tone.
Sweet Mother
This illustration depicts my mother in her native dress. I started with a sketch, then added colour pastels. After scanning the image, I applied filters to the artwork and background to enhance its visual appeal while ensuring it remained clear and not pixelated.
Harriet Tubman
A abolitionist who led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom.
Sojourner Truth
A woman's rights Activist who was the first black woman to win such a case against a white man
Bessie Coleman
The first African-American Aviator.
Shirley Chisholm
The first Black woman elected to the United States Congress.
Mamie Smith
The first African-American artist to make vocal blues recordings.
Dorothy Dandridge
The earliest African-American movie stars and the first woman of colour to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Banner Ad for the Herstory: Black Female Empowerment Gallery.
Ad for the Herstory: Black Female Empowerment Gallery.
Black History: Female Empowerment
Above is the concept for my final major project during my undergraduate studies. The theme focused on promoting positivity among Black women, addressing the societal barriers that may discourage them from pursuing greatness due to their skin tone. This exhibition, intended for the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, specifically targets Black women. Through my murals, they can gain insight into the significance of embracing their identity as Black women.
Concept 1 - EP cover design
Concept 2 - EP cover design
Final EP single cover design.
Lockofsoul - Black Panther Movement ft J.Balla (EP cover)
The Black Hair Society logo
The Black Hair Society is an organization based in Cambridge, UK, dedicated to helping individuals in the Black community celebrate and embrace the beauty of their natural hair.
More information about the logo design is at https://chrisoarts.co/logo-designs