Work samples

  • Self Portrait 1 - The Activist
    Self Portrait 1 - The Activist
    This is a 24" x 31" oil self portrait painting combined with paper collage on a wooden panel. It is the first painting in a three painting series.
  • Basquiat
    Basquiat
    This is 8.5" x 11" white charcoal drawing of artist Jean Michel Basquiat on black paper.
  • Lovely Lupita
    Lovely Lupita
    This is 18" x 24" oil painting of actress Lupita Nyong'o. This painting was featured at my Black Queen in All of Her Splendor and Glory in March 2023.
  • Love
    Love
    This is a 48" x 26" oil painting of my former work colleague John Comer and his wife. It is a commissioned piece.

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About Anson

Baltimore City   2024 OTW Artist  

I am a visual artist and a civil rights attorney. I live and work in Baltimore City.  My art celebrates, honors and embraces Black excellence, Black culture, and Black history.  I use my paint brushes and pencils as tools to promote social justice, respect and understanding. 

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The Black Queen in All of Her Splendor and Glory

This project includes paintings from my solo exhibition, the Black Queen in All of Her Splendor and Glory.  This exhibition was held at katsea gallery in Towson, Maryland during Women's History.  The exhibition honors the achievements of Black women in law, politics, medicine, athletics, poetry and other areas.  The opening reception was covered by WMAR, the AFRO and the Baltimore Times. 

  • Queen Michelle Obama and King Barack Obama
    Queen Michelle Obama and King Barack Obama
    This is a 48" x 36" oil painting on canvas of former First Lady Michelle Obama and former U.S. President Barack Obama.
  • Queen Viola Davis
    Queen Viola Davis
    This is a 48" x 36" oil painting on canvas of actress Viola Davis.
  • Fierce Queen
    Fierce Queen
    The Fierce Queen is a 48" x 60" oil painting on canvas of a bold Black woman posing with two lionesses by her sides.
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    • Revolution on Canvas

    This project includes paintings from my solo exhibition, Revolution on Canvas.  This exhibition was held at the Mansion at the Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore, Maryland on October 9, 2021. This exhibition was an artistic protest against police brutality. 

    • Death Before Dishonor
      Death Before Dishonor
      This is a 36" x 48" painting of Huey P. Newton and modern day activists inspired by his courageous legacy.
    • Sasha Johnson
      Sasha Johnson
      This is a 36" x 48" oil painting of British Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson and others protesting.
    • Manhood
      Manhood
      This is a two panel oil painting of Black men protesting against in Baltimore, Maryland. Each panel is 36" x 48".
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    • Hero: The Black Male Role Model

    Anson Asaka's solo exhibition, Hero...The Black Male Role Model, celebrates the achievements of Black men in law, politics, writing, sports, STEM and other areas. Mr. Asaka's art exhibition honors fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons. Mr. Asaka's exhibit honors Black men who fought and died for freedom. 

    • Ta-Nehisi Coates
      Ta-Nehisi Coates

      This is a 36" x 48" oil painting of Ta-Nehisi Coates. 

    • Blessed Are the Peacemakers
      Blessed Are the Peacemakers

      This is a 36" x 60" oil painting of We Our Us members. 

    • Black Messiahs: Martin and Malcolm
      Black Messiahs: Martin and Malcolm

      This is a 36" x 48" oil painting of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X

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