FLORA & FAUNA
For weekend III of "FLORA & FAUNA", we have curated works from visual artists, graphic designers, filmmakers, photographers, and more to be featured here on our site. Check out all the submissions from these brilliant Black artists below. For more info on the artists visit our directory here.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Alain Gr-Polanco Warm honey pumping through highways inside Nourish me with your gooey embrace Carry on in days planets away
Alain Gr-Polanco Warm honey pumping through highways inside Nourish me with your gooey embrace Carry on in days planets away
Alain Gr-Polanco Warm honey pumping through highways inside Nourish me with your gooey embrace Carry on in days planets away
Alain Gr-Polanco I stand here flesh on stone What makes me move? How is my time meant to be spent? What will stop me? I did not make this world but I’m learning its rules
Alain Gr-Polanco I stand here flesh on stone What makes me move? How is my time meant to be spent? What will stop me? I did not make this world but I’m learning its rules
Alain Gr-Polanco These few blocks are my island Populated with faces I will never forget I can’t help but feel at ease Why would I leave
Alain Gr-Polanco These few blocks are my island Populated with faces I will never forget I can’t help but feel at ease Why would I leave
Khaya Fraites Model: Arianna Flores-Moya
Khaya Fraites Model: Arianna Flores-Moya
Khaya Fraites Model: Arianna Flores-Moya
Alain Gr-Polanco Bark Talk Holler Stretches of desperation Bark Stop Calling Her She’s not your resurrection
Alain Gr-Polanco Bark Talk Holler Stretches of desperation Bark Stop Calling Her She’s not your resurrection
Alain Gr-Polanco Counting days like sheep in the night Stay glazed Stay strong Living is fighting to do nothing
Alain Gr-Polanco Counting days like sheep in the night Stay glazed Stay strong Living is fighting to do nothing
Alain Gr-Polanco Counting days like sheep in the night Stay glazed Stay strong Living is fighting to do nothing
Allan Lake "A visual presentation of various finds of floral beauty from around the world."
Allan Lake "A visual presentation of various finds of floral beauty from around the world."
Allan Lake "A visual presentation of various finds of floral beauty from around the world."
Allan Lake "A visual presentation of various finds of floral beauty from around the world."
Allan Lake "A visual presentation of various finds of floral beauty from around the world."
Allan Lake "A visual presentation of various finds of floral beauty from around the world."
Allan Lake "A visual presentation of various finds of floral beauty from around the world."
Allan Lake "A visual presentation of various finds of floral beauty from around the world."
Allan Lake "A visual presentation of various finds of floral beauty from around the world."
Allan Lake "A visual presentation of various finds of floral beauty from around the world."
Allan Lake "A visual presentation of various finds of floral beauty from around the world."
Alain Gr-Polanco Mysteries undiscovered Hold a gaze | Find a prize Forging answers from stone minds
Alain Gr-Polanco Mysteries undiscovered Hold a gaze | Find a prize Forging answers from stone minds
Alain Gr-Polanco Mysteries undiscovered Hold a gaze | Find a prize Forging answers from stone minds
Romain Mayambi "The goal of this photo shoot was to create something that something that resembles a scene you would see in a movie"
Romain Mayambi "The goal of this photo shoot was to create something that something that resembles a scene you would see in a movie"
Romain Mayambi "The goal of this photo shoot was to create something that something that resembles a scene you would see in a movie"
Romain Mayambi "The goal of this photo shoot was to create something that something that resembles a scene you would see in a movie"
Romain Mayambi "The goal of this photo shoot was to create something that something that resembles a scene you would see in a movie"
Romain Mayambi "The goal of this photo shoot was to create something that something that resembles a scene you would see in a movie"
Alain Gr-Polanco Evolution begins when fighters rise Building on those that closed their eyes Shifting landscapes to view new horizons What have you done to make this happen
Alain Gr-Polanco Evolution begins when fighters rise Building on those that closed their eyes Shifting landscapes to view new horizons What have you done to make this happen
Alain Gr-Polanco Evolution begins when fighters rise Building on those that closed their eyes Shifting landscapes to view new horizons What have you done to make this happen
VISUAL AND DIGITAL ART
Charisma Dozier I really wanted to illustrate a protective character who still is mysterious to the viewer but there is a sense of calm you get from the overall image. Medium - Digital Art Size -13x17 inches
Charisma Dozier With this illustration I really wanted to show a loving relationship between these two characters. The main character on the right is trying to console his partner but she is worrying if she will be taken seriously or not. There is still that hesitation that even among your loved ones, you hope they will believe you. Medium - Digital Art Size - 11x14 inches
Charisma Dozier With this illustration I really just wanted to have a fun and energetic throwback to the 90's aesthetic of wild colors and energy. Medium - Digital Art Size - 11x14
Ariel Harbin Meet Miles. Medium - Wacom drawing tablet (digital drawing) Size - 1200 x 1600
Ariel Harbin "When one door closes..." Medium - Painting (black canvas, acrylic paint, brushes) Size - 12 x 12
Ariel Harbin The problem, trying to escape itself. Medium - Wacom drawing tablet (digital drawing) Size - 1200 x 1600
Fashion & Costume Design
A'Lura-Celeste Stewart A very quirky Menswear look. This costume design would be for an Opera or Musical. He's definity a comical character. His ''over-suit-coat" is too small. The matching shorts are too short. Layered over another coat in a print. Preferably tweed... Layered OVER a zip hoodie and a simple t-shirt. He wears a brogue style boot. Medium - Bristol Board. Mechanical Pencil/ Micro Pen/ Prisma Marker/ Gouache Size - 14 x 17
A'Lura-Celeste Stewart This illusion dress is the most recent of my designs. She's inspired by a mask my friend sent me. The mask's material used for this dress really grabbed my attention. The way it caught the light, and it shined. Wow! The dress would be a very simple surplice design. The kimono style sleeves contribute to this ease of wear. While also eliminating the shoulder seam. Medium - Bristol Board. Mechanical Pencil/ Micro Pen/ Prisma Marker/ Gouache Size - 14 x 17
A'Lura-Celeste Stewart This design is entitled, De-Or. My favorite designer has to be Christian Dior. This dress was inspired by his New Look. I am a Costume Designer at heart. This design incorporates real life and theater. A sheer printed bodysuit. Matching printed portrait collar trench coat, with accented boned waspie waist. Pleated skirt with a concealed petticoat. And matching blouse. Medium - Bristol Board. Mechanical Pencil/ Micro Pen Size - 14 x 17
A'Lura-Celeste Stewart GameOn was a dress I created after reading an article on molding leather hides. The process involves a wooded mold. The leather is submerged in water and stretched across this wooden mold. Nailed into place and left too dry. After completely drying the leather is permanently set into the desired shape. There's a bit of Japanese samurai weaved into this design. Medium - Bristol Board. Mechanical Pencil/Micro Pen/WaterColor/Gouache/Prisma Marker Size - 14 x 17
