X Marks 100 (2025)

Graphite and Watercolor on Paper

In honor of May 19th 2025 - the Centennial of Malcolm X, also known as el Hajj Malik el-Shabazz.
The watercolor symbolism fills the background: Adinkrahene, an Adinkra symbol for authority, leadership, and charisma. Blues and greens representing his worldly philosophy, groundedness, and impact.

This piece aims to center his humanity, and his movement for humanity.
May we continue his enduring legacy, for the next hundred years.