“Black Is…” Part I (Pictured on the right) is an empowerment collage that honors the depth, resilience, and brilliance of Black culture. Built from layered passages, historical textures, and expressive marks, the piece speaks in many voices at once—ancestral memory, modern pride, and the ever-evolving story of Black identity. It invites viewers to study, reflect, and be in relationship with the culture that has shaped the world. Bold yet intimate, this work stands as both a tribute and a declaration: the past written, the future speaking.

Through its layered words and textured symbolism, “Black Is…” becomes more than a collage of words—it becomes a living archive. Each line, stroke, and fragment carries intention, echoing the voices of those who came before and affirming the brilliance of those rising now. It’s a piece meant to be felt as much as viewed, a reminder that identity is both inherited and actively created.

• Pictured with “Black Is…” Part II ( Sold Separately)

• Medium: Musou Ink, Liquid Gold Leaf, Premium Oil-Based Gold Ink.

• Size: 30 in. x 40 in.

• Frame: Not Included.

• Created: 2025.