Art is a powerful tool that ushers in change of thought. It shifts perspective and stirs something within you. Because of that, L.A. STYLE Magazine knew we had to offer an opportunity for artists to speak to the injustices of our nation. The Call Out to Creatives for Racial Justice was led by L.A. STYLE’s thoughtful Junior Creative Board of five individuals. The team brainstormed a path towards execution, and a social media campaign was soon launched to gather interest. Applicants were invited to submit illustrations, poems, photography and graphic design pieces. Throughout the following pages are those which have been selected to be featured with the issue themed, “Color is Beautiful.” The creative talent below spreads the message of racial justice to people of all ages, cultures, races and communities. The artwork pulls at the strings of yearning, desire and empowerment, and we hope the selected pieces fuel you toward greatness. We also want to thank the artists for their contributions to the cause, and know their artwork will speak multitudes.
WINNERS OF L.A. STYLE MAGAZINE COLOR IS BEAUTIFUL ISSUE COVER FEATURE
Artist: Felix Makafui || Instagram: @ma.ku.fui
AKUA’S BLOSSOM
“The work is to showcase the beautiful art that is black skin. When properly nourished it blossoms.”
Artist: Anu Akeredolu || Anu Aketi || Instagram: @anuaketi
Model: Barbara || Instagram: @akuabarbara_
Creative Director: Yechi Styles || Instagram: @yechistyles
Set Designer/Wardrobe: Yechi Styles || Instagram: @yechistyles
Makeup Artist: Kim Nebedum || Instagram: @kim_chinaa
“The work is to showcase the beautiful art that is black skin. When properly nourished it blossoms.”
Artist: Anu Akeredolu || Anu Aketi || Instagram: @anuaketi
Model: Barbara || Instagram: @akuabarbara_
Creative Director: Yechi Styles || Instagram: @yechistyles
Set Designer/Wardrobe: Yechi Styles || Instagram: @yechistyles
Makeup Artist: Kim Nebedum || Instagram: @kim_chinaa
“The work is to showcase the beautiful art that is black skin. When properly nourished it blossoms.”
Artist: Anu Akeredolu || Anu Aketi || Instagram: @anuaketi
Model: Barbara || Instagram: @akuabarbara_
Creative Director: Yechi Styles || Instagram: @yechistyles
Set Designer/Wardrobe: Yechi Styles || Instagram: @yechistyles
Makeup Artist: Kim Nebedum || Instagram: @kim_chinaa
BLACK ESSENCE
Poem Excerpt: “ … Remove our chains and shackles, and let the truth be spoken, like roses in the garden, let us portray black beauty in royal elegance … ” –– Excerpt from “Black Essence” by Shado Niel GFX
Artist: Shado Niel GFX || Instagram: @shadonielgfx
“This is my submission to the callout for artists, which is an artwork that creates awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement as a whole and depicts the racial injustice and discrimination that African Americans have experienced in America.”/ Artist: Emmanuel Ignatius || Instagram: @_Ignatius_arts/THE ARTWORK WAS COMMISSIONED BY THE RINGER PODCAST
Artist: Darian Miranda
Artist: Jalen Whitner || Instagram: @shytheartist
“This piece expresses more about the special and fragile nature of women. Women are to be handled with care, love and respect as they are so adorable and special just like a rose.”
Artist: Peter Obiajulu || Instagram: @peterobiajulu
Model: Noir.E Comme Modele || Instagram @fanmlanmou_
Artist: Felix Makafui || Instagram: @ma.ku.fui
Artist: Felix Makafui || Instagram: @ma.ku.fui
“Black Lives MATTER. What has been going on is devastating, and hurts my heart to the core. I don’t think I can muster all my feelings into words, but I can muster them into my art. ‘Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.’” Martin Luther King Jr.
Artist: Leah Fashid || Instagram: @leledoesdoodles
HER BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
Photographer: Lynea D’Aprix || Makeup Artist, Photographer and Costume Designer
Models: @destynee3music, @lakisarenee, @_cathybutler, @_keyannac( Instagram Handles)
THE VALUE OF HER SKIN
Artist: Joy Evans || Instagram: @theperspectiveofjoy
Check out other winners of “The Call Out to Creatives for Racial Justice” here: Ethnic Beauty, Innocence, Deep Roots
