Jarabi The Weaver- Blind Rebel Leader Of Earth’s Resistance Against The Corrupt Eutopian Authority.

Hey y'all! I wanted to share a “Flower Spirit” sequence from my film Orisha’s Journey. In African lore, it is believed that spirits dwell within all things and so all nature should be respected. Being of West African descent (Ghana) I grew up hearing tales of this sort which captured my imagination.(shout out to my boy Iker Maidagan on bkg colors!)

An oldie from anatomy class. #anatomy #sketch #drawing #figuredrawing #artistsoninstagram #humananatomy #skeleton

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A few storyboards for the 5th scene (River of Dreams) of my thesis film Orisha's Journey...

Ghanaian Animator Beautifully Tells the Story of a Young Girl's Journey Through the Spirit World - Atlanta Black Star

Based on African folklore, “Orisha’s Journey” is a fantasy tale of a girl’s journey through the spirit world who must learn the importance of remembering one’s roots.___ SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS THESIS (2014)School of Visual Arts 2014 Thesis Film

Hi everyone, my film was featured in Atlanta Black Star! It’s one of the premier platforms dedicated to highlighting the news, issues, and entertainment concerning people of color across the globe! Also, a few screenings March 20th in London at the Mwalimu Express Festival which highlights the movements in African culture, Meccacon 2016 (Midwest Ethnic Convention for Comics and Arts) and one in Zimbabwe details coming soon! Thanks 

Some more good news my film will be screening in Ghana on August 18th as part of the “Chale Wote 2016!” This means a lot to me, though I was fortunate enough to screen at festivals around the world, it’s now playing in my homeland for the first time! So I’m very grateful for this honor:)

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Here’s the link to my TV Interview on “Divine Speech in African Traditionalism” which aired July 30, 2016. Feel free to check it out if you’d like! Also, here’s a rough sketch and detail of my Anansi “The Spider” character from my Graphic Novel comic (PHOENIX QUEST) Thanks!(O__O)

DIVINE SPEECH TV INTERVIEW LINK (Begins about 6mins in …)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaFqZrCOEZE&feature=youtu.be

Project:Chimera WIP (swipe) #scifi #afrofuturism #fantasy #cyberpunk #wip #comics #animation #illustration #digitalart #artistsoninstagram (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnE3heWFpFo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7k1qfnrfnjlt

Also, I’m pleased to announce my film will be featured in New York’s African Film Festival in Staten Island in their “Outdoor Summer Series” on August 3rd and in Harlem New York’s “The People’s Film Festival” on June 3rd

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Hi everyone! I want to share a TV Interview I did for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC News) for their “Trendz” section, which aired March 24, 2016 in South Africa and on the 25th in Nigeria. It was fun discussing my background and artwork. It features a peek of an upcoming project I’m working on as well. Thanks for your time!  -Abdul 

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Hi, everyone! I wanted to share some good news my film was selected to play at the Caribbean Tales International Film Festival in September. Also, I was fortunate enough to meet Director John Singleton at the 25th Anniversary of his debut "Boyz N the Hood," which made him the youngest (20 yrs.) director to ever receive an Oscar nomination. It was really inspiring to talk with him a bit and hear about the importance of recognizing one's culture and finding an artistic truth to your work. Peace!- Abdul http://www.caribbeantales.ca/CTFF/

WIP Wednesday action shot from my sci-fi "Project Chimera" ... and oldie rough from my epic fantasy project "Phoenix Quest" #rough #comics #animation #story #fantasy #scifi #cyberpunk #cyberfunk #poc #african #illustration #folklore #wip #wipwednesday #cyborg (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmhAYHcB2gZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rgmf7g3seoa5

Hi! Some of my work will be featured this Sunday at the Roux (17 Frost Gallery 1-5 pm) in Brooklyn for their celebration of Black Art. I made this piece based on an Afrofuturism concept by the dance choreographer/performing artists Celine-Niara Sakho and Sarafina Beck which will later be made into a dance performance by them. There will be lots of great artist and music at the exhibit too. Hope to see y'all there! (Swipe for details) #blackart #afrofuturism #stillblack #characterdesign #scifi #fantasy #africa (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvFPYPgFc-u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9nhjxxhuj0ux