In early December of 2017 , I was given the insane opportunity to work for the Oscar winning film, Hidden Figures. This was my favorite illustration from the sum of four works submitted. Three portraits and one scene we’re commissioned for the promotion of the film. They included Octavia Spencer, seen above, Janelle Monaé and Tiraji P. Henson.
See the rest of the images and artists featured in the Hidden Figures Marketing team's effort Hidden Artists.
This piece was commissioned, along with three others, for the Black History Month edition of Message Magazine. It centered on being seen. This came soon after sharing her battle with and embracing her alopecia by shaving her head.
as played by Janelle Monae in Hidden Figures
This young woman’s got more fire in her pinky than all of the “humans” in this current “administration”. She‘s hungry, determined, and now. She is our future! At 20, Her tenacity, vigor + work ethic surpasses that of most adults..
Congrats to @winterbreeanne for all your accomplishments with this movement of justice and knowledge. This world aches for humans like you, again. Go and check her out.. ✨😘
This was commissioned for the promo of the Focus Features film, Harriet. The prompt was, “how far will courage take you‽” Thus, I envisioned the Harriet that was born from her freedom and ultimately, upheld in history.
An unconventional reminder for the wedding party and performers involved in a destination wedding.
Multifaceted Educator/Trainer, podcaster and Benz Punani Womanist. Kelechnekoff has fire in her steps and steadily blooms where ever she is planted.
Singer/songwriter, actor, dancer, mover of spirits,
recently starred in the indie film, Moonlight. Monae will also star in 20th Century Fox's, Hidden Figures, due in theatres Christmas Day in limited cities and everywhere January 6, 2017.
portrayed by Taraji P. Henson, an African-American physicist and mathematician who made contributions to the United States' aeronautics and space programs with the early application of digital electronic computers at NASA. Known for accuracy in computerized celestial navigation, she conducted technical work at NASA that spanned decades.
When even the most “brilliant” minds at NASA were confounded, Kathryn Johnson would enlighten them out of pure curiosity.
extremely excited + equally exhausted slouching.
An attempt at understanding the construct of elitism that is the trickle down of the the misnomer "racism", in the U.S. All one race, broken down by hierarchical beliefs, systems, and societal values.
Photojournalist, educator, social agitator, founder of homie house press.
Find out about her craft and community here.
Singer/songwriter of the U.K.
His music is available on Apple Music, Spotify and SoundCloud