Temi Coker, Illustrator, New York

Description

The image features a striking, stylized portrait of a Black woman with short, curly hair arranged in a modern afro style. Her skin tone is depicted in greyscale, providing a stark contrast to the colorful, graphic makeup and elements overlaid on her face. On one side of her face, a graphic white stripe replaces the eyebrow, while a yellow spot is placed near her nose, and a stripe is added under her eye. These elements suggest a digital painting or photographic artwork that has been heavily stylized. The woman is adorned with spherical earrings featuring black-and-white patterns with yellow dot accents. A blurred, iridescent blue fabric is draped over her shoulder, adding another layer of color and texture to the composition. The background is a solid peach color. The image has been transformed with digital and graphic art techniques.