'Dark Fiction (RED)' by Hebru Brantley, 2020
A NTWRK Limited Edition apparel collab. exclusive with the artist.
Product (RED) licensed brand with proceeds to help eliminate HIV/AIDS in eight African countries...
Size: Unisex XXL
Color: Black
100% Cotton black t-shirt with screen-printed artwork.
Sold Out edition.
New in original, custom NTWRK x (RED) zipper-lock bag.
ARTIST BIO
Hebru Brantley creates narrative-driven work revolving around his conceptualized iconic characters, which are utilized to address complex ideas of nostalgia, the human psyche, power and hope. The color palettes, pop-art motifs and characters themselves create accessibility around Brantley’s layered and multifaceted beliefs.
Majorly influenced by the South Side of Chicago’s AfriCOBRA art movement of the 1960s and 70s, Brantley uses the lineage of mural and graffiti work as a frame to explore his inquiries. His work challenges the traditional view of the hero or protagonist, insisting on a contemporary and distinct narrative that shapes and impacts the viewer’s gaze.
Brantley earned a B.A. in Film from Clark Atlanta University, and has a background in design and media illustration. Recognized internationally, he has exhibited in Chicago, Hong Kong, London, San Francisco, Atlanta, Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles and New York City, including Art Basel Switzerland, Art Basel Miami, Scope NYC and Frieze London. Brantley also has been recognized in publications including the Chicago Tribune, Forbes, WWD, HypeBeast, Complex, the Chicago Sun-Times and the New York Post.