The Power of Vulnerability
James Baldwin
JB - Artist Proof
American novelist, playwright, poet and activist, this artist proof of James Authur Baldwin in pen & ink dives into the stoic intertwine of his masculinity, sexuality, race and class; all of which run parallel to his involvment in major political movements toward social change in mid-twentieth-century.
John Coltrane
American jazz saxophonist and composer, John William Coltrane helped pioneer the modulating of cords instead of relying only on the tonal center used across a piece. This pencil design - highlights the depth and multidimensional approach he used in bebop, hard bop and the mastery of free jazz.
Sam Rivers
American jazz musician and composer, Samuel Carthone Rivers performed on soprano and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet, flute, harmonica and piano. This pencil depiction seeks to highlight his thorough command of music theory, orchestration and composition.
Lee Morgan
One of the key hard bop musicians of the 1960s. Lee Morgan was a crossover artist that moved between pop and R&B. As his artistry matured, he became a cornerstone of the Blue Note label. This pencil piece features a pivot on his subtle, melodic and often casual approach to his art.
Muhammad Ali The People's Champ
Born, Muhammad Ali, January 17, 1942, was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer, poet, and philanthopist. Known to world as the "The Greatest". He was one of the most significant and celebrated figures of the 20th century.