digital illustration print; 8×10”

“During the pandemic, we have faced a lot as a nation. Following the death of George Floyd, people were able to pay attention to the hurt that individuals of color have been going through in America and all over the world. I tried to capture the emotions of anger and sadness that people felt at that particular moment.”

ARTIST BIO: Gift Mayambi is originally from the Congo (DRC). He graduated from Aiken New Tech high school and is currently attending the University of Cincinnati (DAAP), a second-year student in a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design. Gift’s hobbies are playing instruments and learning languages. He can be reached at: mayambig@gmail.com; Instagram: @giftmayambi