The Ancestors' Journey
A multi-part comic series exploring migration narratives across generations. This project blends historical research with contemporary visual language, following three generations of a family as they navigate displacement, adaptation, and cultural preservation.
The artwork combines traditional African textile patterns with modern sequential art techniques, creating a visual language that honors both heritage and innovation. Each chapter focuses on different time periods and locations, requiring extensive research into historical contexts and cultural practices.
Urban Legends Reimagined
Contemporary reinterpretation of traditional African folktales through modern urban settings. This series creates visual bridges between past and present, showing how traditional wisdom and narratives remain relevant in contemporary contexts.
Each illustration reimagines a classic folktale character or story in a modern urban environment, maintaining the core narrative while updating visual elements. The color palette draws from both traditional African art and contemporary street art aesthetics.
Cultural Festival Visual System
Complete visual identity for a pan-African cultural festival celebrating music, art, and community. The project required creating a cohesive visual language that represents diverse African cultures while maintaining contemporary appeal.
The identity system includes logo design, color palette inspired by African textiles, typography selection, and comprehensive illustration library. All elements work together to create a vibrant, inclusive brand that honors cultural diversity.
Adventures in the Savannah
Full illustration suite for a children's picture book featuring African wildlife and landscapes. The project required creating engaging, educational illustrations that appeal to young readers while accurately representing African ecosystems.
Each spread combines detailed character illustrations with environmental storytelling, teaching children about African wildlife through narrative and visual exploration. The style balances realism with child-friendly appeal.
Contemporary Character Series
A collection of character designs representing diverse contemporary African and diaspora experiences. Each character is developed with attention to cultural authenticity, personal style, and individual personality.
The series includes character sheets, expression studies, and style variations. These designs serve as references for various projects including comics, games, and marketing materials.
Magazine Feature Series
Editorial illustrations for a series of magazine articles exploring African diaspora experiences in various global cities. Each illustration needed to capture the essence of the article while standing alone as compelling visual content.
The illustrations use symbolic elements and cultural references to communicate complex themes about identity, belonging, and cultural exchange. The style adapts to different article tones while maintaining visual consistency.
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