CREATIVE CATALYSTS:
MILLENNIAL ARTISTS WHO ARE DISRUPTING ART & CULTURE
MADE BY CHELSEY LITTLE
Today’s art sphere is a melting pot of storytellers from across the world. More specifically, American
artists are a collective of visual creatives who establish their own narratives that are not only crafted to
challenge the visual perception of their audience, but to advance the nature of art itself. Millennial artists are
continuing this trend by taking individualism into a deeper context and emphasizing their own identity in art.
MARKUS PRIME | Illustrator
After looking at the work of Markus Prime, his art will inspire us all to hold up our
Black Power fists. In response to the events of social injustice across America
inflicted upon black women, Prime was inspired to emphasize a positive spotlight
upon black women in his art. Merging the imagery of Afro-Futurism and cartoon
superheroes, he places black women on a higher platform by highlighting the size
of his characters to emphasize power amongst the illustrated subjects. B.R.U.H.,
Prime’s most recent publication that was released in April 2016, features his
rendition of a variety of comic and anime characters portrayed as black women
to collectively illustrate an uplifting message of activism through art. Recent
magazine and blog features include VIBE Magazine, Huffington Post, AfroPunk
and more.
Instagram:
@markusprimelives
Twitter:
@markuspr1m3_
Website:
mlnnprime.com
HAZE HAZE | Creative Directors x Photographers x Stylists
This East coast sibling duo is all about promoting and sending the message of black
unity and power through love, original visual art, photography and fashion. These
two keep their art identity alive and trending with creative visuals. Fists Up, Afros
Out - their most recent project campaign - is currently reaching attention across
their following population of over 25k+ followers on social media. As Denis states:
“I’m all about giving people authenticity, originality, black power and realness
through art.” (Source: Cut x Sewn Magazine) Click HERE to view the “Fists Up, Afros
Out” documentary directed by Hazel aka Blac Haze.
Twitter:
Denis Haze:
DENISHAZE
Hazel Haze:
@Zaaaym_SheBLACK
Instagram: @haze.haze
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