In a collection of pictures that border between drawing and painting. The harsh and aggressive lines clash with the saturated and bright color palate. The characters appear with dramatic perspectives and dynamic poses. The works create the illusion of a graphic novel.
These works record different elements of graphic novels. The sons of Akira refer to the Japanese manga of the same name, due to the works reference to this form of media. The lines function as symbols for the viewer to latch onto, referring to various cultural iconography and histories. The symbols take various media tropes and transform them into something new.
I. Devil, Graphite pencil and watercolor on Mixed media paper, 34 inches x 36 inches, 2023.
II. Gauntlet, Graphite pencil and watercolor on Mixed media paper, 36 inches x 37 inches, 2023.
III. Gems, Graphite pencil and watercolor on Mixed media paper, 36 inches x 47 inches, 2023.
IV. Killmonger Interlude, Ink and Graphite pencil on Mixed media paper, 24 inches x 36 inches, 2023.
V. Giygas Monologue, Ink-wash and graphite pencil on Bristol paper, 42 inches x 58 inches, 2023.
VI. Transformation, Ink, graphite pencil, watercolor, and acrylic on Mixed media paper, 42 inches x 35 inches, 2023.
VII. The New Gods, Ink, graphite pencil, watercolor, and acrylic on Mixed media paper, 42 inches x 35 inches, 2023.