Artist Statement

My work centers on midcentury-inspired digital illustrations and paintings that place Black subjects within timeless, cinematic worlds. Drawing from the visual language of 1950s and 1960s illustration, I create portraits and narrative scenes that feel familiar yet intentional, blending nostalgia with a contemporary point of view.

Working across digital media, oil, and gouache, I approach each piece with the same emphasis on composition, mood, and character. Vintage comic aesthetics appear throughout my work as a supporting element, influencing color, line, and storytelling rather than defining the work outright.

Through this approach, I aim to expand how Black presence is seen within historical visual spaces, creating imagery that feels classic, self-assured, and culturally grounded without feeling stuck in the past.