ARTISTS ON BLACKNESS & BEING |
John Singletary
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Subconscious fears and ancestral memories take shape within John Singletary's figurative paintings. Rooted in cinema, folklore and explorations of Blackness, his arresting oil works have already earned the Brooklyn-based artist a place in exhibitions at MoMA PS1. |
Leila Fanner |
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Leila Fanner paints shadowed figures draped in intricate patterns and botanical forms. With a touch of Gustave Klimt and Art Nouveau, the South African artist channels the vibrant flora of the Cape into decorative, highly feminine worlds. |
Fatola Israel |
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Fatola Israel uses hyperrealism as a meditative practice to look beyond surface detail and reveal the inner truth of his subjects. A precise fusion of fine art and storytelling allows the award-winning artist to create an intimate dialogue between personal introspection and shared human experience. |
Nelson Makamo |
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Johannesburg-based artist Nelson Makamo celebrates the joy and hope of African childhood, challenging global narratives of hardship and destitution. His charcoal and mixed-media portraits have been described by TIME magazine as ‘The Art of Optimism’. |
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