Afro Goddess Looking Forward by Mickalene Thomas

As the Afro Goddess, Mickalene reclines on a couch haloed by her sparkling afro. The portrait centres on the unwavering gaze of the artist’s eyes – cut and pasted from a black and white self-portrait. The bold patterns on her clothes give way to a collaged backdrop that hints at a luxurious interior. Mickalene shrouds her image in the power that Black women are historically excluded from.

Afro Goddess Looking Forward is an early example of Mickalene’s now iconic visual language that blends printmaking, painting, and collage techniques. This faithful edition meticulously translates the original into an 8 layer silkscreen, embellished with glitters to emphasize the iridescence of her hair and clothes.

Framed Fine Art Print Includes:

• Two 30x21" acrylic panels (1/4 and 1/8 inch thickness) with polished edges.
• 4 easy-install wall mounts with screws and anchors (0.6"w x 1.5" or 1" L) (Silver or Gold)
• 27x17" embellished print.
• Lifetime warranty

About the Artist: 

Is a contemporary African-American visual artist best known as a painter of complex works using rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel.

Framed lenticular prints have a 10-15 business-day lead time.

Clean acrylic panels with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth, or dish soap and water when needed. Do not use glass cleaners or spirits, which can dull the surface.