https://vimeo.com/875840022 Hands down, Pangea's Garden provides the most visually stimulating images of Afrosensuality on the web. We are hoping to connect with the Gardener's in the future. For now, I'm just sharing the love... Join the Garden, get the book. -peace
AHHH - Sun Ra.. I have always savored the sounds and sights of this genius. I recently had a conversation that reminded me of his brilliance, his boldness and his ability to go against the grain, while maintaining the integrity of jazz music. I am a connoisseur of Afrofuturism, whether in my imagination, in modeling, … Continue reading The Magic of Sun Ra
Incredible art work.. many of the YouTube videos are age-restricted. Vist the website for more.. https://www.johannesstoetterart.com/ https://youtu.be/AzjNWs-gTwQ
Black Panther: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda Afrofuture at it’s best. It combines a number of African cultures, languages, God/Goddess systems, and many other cultural references. We see some of the main players: T’Challa, Nakia, and M’Baku battling as an alliance in space against the Manifold and his Askari soldiers. T’Challa, Nakia and the Maroons … Continue reading Afrofuturism: Breakdown of Black Panther, intergalactic
Most of these images are created by the amazing Nigerian brother, Laolu Senbanjo. His work is so dope. Regardless, I love tribal paint. It is commanding and against the grain. It invokes the energy of powerful African warriors, tribeswomen and tribesmen and the creativity and adaptability of Diasporans across the globe. Decorative, intriguing, and downright … Continue reading Tribal Paint
The world is shut down for this "pandemic" and so, I'm catching up some great films - enter If Beale Street Could Talk. James Baldwin's genius work was brought to screen by Barry Jenkins, and this was perfect time for a re-watch. The romantic tone and family dynamics send out a unique nostalgia that extends … Continue reading Cenophilia Vol. Moja: If Beale Street Could Talk
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh is an artist... a woman of her time, taking control of her own narrative. Her portraits are so real, with a depth between the eyes of each face. Her messages are clear and insightful, bold and pioneering. Spike Lee didn't "discover" her, but shout out to Spike for providing such a solid platform … Continue reading Tatyana Fazlalizadeh – She Has It
The Goddess I see you. I need you. Quench my thirst. Spark my fire and inspire my verse. Cause me to let out the lion's roar ...with your name in the growl. The sweet Goddess. I need my Muse. Awaken my spirit and give me strength with your attentive Beauty. Demand that I stand strong … Continue reading MUSES ed:1
Stumbled on these and couldn't turn away. A lot of work for a quick showing, but one cannot deny the depth of the artistry. ROUND 2...
Found some motivation to try a new sketch application. Power Couples.
Nubian Core 