This body of work began as a reflection on the black influences on my life. I was to write about some of these wonderful artists during Black History Month, but I thought I might do something much more.

Through associative trails on the Internet, Photoshop line drawings, and GIF generation I am able to create a digital representation of some personal heroes. The work, including writing and the drawings themselves, is meant to be playful and experimental. I wanted to juxtapose my naïveté in this technique with the gravity of the star-studded subject matter. I hope you enjoy this.

-Gideon Ibemere, Jr