In the African American community, we are rediscovering a narrative that has not been fully illustrated. It’s the job of visual communicators to review historical information and inform the community by bringing these concepts to life and help visually represent aspects of our collective story. Providing imagery and space for stories about the strengths and trials of my culture, my community, is a big part of my motivation.
I want to illustrate the life cycle of the inner life of a black person. From innocent to informed. From recklessly defiant to determined. How the weight of American history can either crush you or harden you. I want to encourage conversations that have, historically, been hard to start.
