Idries Noah Omar – Vehicle Concept Designer

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | December 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Art is a many-faceted thing, and there are so many angles from which one can approach it. While some dabble in the traditional mediums of paint and pencil, others turn to digital media. Africa has seen a rise in digital media productions.

BMW-M Concept by Idries Noah (courtesy www.idi3dblog.com)

Wangechi Mutu – An Artist Pushing the Boundaries

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | September 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Wangechi Mutu is a Kenyan artist based in New York who specializes in painted and collage works of the female form. The art is vibrant and sometimes shocking. She uses various mediums to create a look and establish a mood and provides images that evoke strong emotions.

Wangechi Mutu

Dawn Okoro – Power

Written by Mary Nwosuocha | August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I recently went to the Three Peas Art Lounge in Chicago to see Dawn Okoro’s exhibition entitled Power. According to gallery curator Maya Camille, the exhibition is about powerful yet feminine black women like the First Lady. It shows us what we are and what we are not.

The gallery itself was a small, intimate space with couches and chairs in the front and a bar displaying several different kinds of wines. The show was attended mostly by easy-going, black professionals chatting against the up-beat yet relaxing music playing smoothly through the overhead speakers. » Read more…

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Visual Artist, Dawn Okoro, Chats With Jamati About Her Work

Interview by Laura Adibe | July 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Dawn Okoro is an artist whose work has made such an impact that several celebrities have commissioned her to paint for them. These celebrities include Erykah Badu; Victoria’s Secret model, Nichole Robinson; and Shaun Robinson of Access Hollywood. She has won three Golden Keys and the American Visions Honor in the Scholastic Art Awards. By age 18, Dawn Okoro’s art was displayed in the Texas State Capitol building. Her brother’s autism has helped fuel her drive to use her art to help children with developmental disabilities. Jamati.com is excited to be able to share this talented lady with you.

Jamati: It’s wonderful to have this chance to interview you. I’ve been a fan of your work for some years now. Introduce yourself to our readers. » Read more…