Work samples

  • The Golden Queen
    The Golden Queen

    This is a 24" x 24" acrylic painting of a Ghanaian Queen on her throne. 

  • The Black Model
    The Black Model

    This is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting of a Black woman model. 

  • We Our Us
    We Our Us

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

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About Anson

2024 OTW Artist   Baltimore City  

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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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. 

  • Daddy and Astere
    Daddy and Astere

    This is 24" x 24" oil painting of my father, Philander Asaka, and my brother, Astere Asaka, on canvas. 

  • Attorney Ben Crump
    Attorney Ben Crump

    This is a  36" x 48" oil painting of civil rights attorney Ben Crump. 

  • Lebron James
    Lebron James

    This is a 48"x 60" oil painting of basketball star Lebron James on canvas. 

  • Self Portrait 1 - The Activist
    Self Portrait 1 - The Activist

    This is a 24" x 31.5" oil painting self portrait and collage on a wooden panel. 

  • Ta-Nehisi Coates
    Ta-Nehisi Coates

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

  • 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

  • Jean Michel Basquiat
    Jean Michel Basquiat

    This is my 36" x 48" oil painting of artist Jean Michel Basquiat on canvas. 

  • Blessed Are the Peacemakers
    Blessed Are the Peacemakers

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

  • Baltimore Biker
    Baltimore Biker

    This is a 36" x 60" oil painting of a Baltimore biker on canvas. 

  • The First Lady and Maryland Governor Wes Moore
    The First Lady and Maryland Governor Wes Moore

    This is a 36" x 36" painting of the First Lady and Maryland Governor Wes Moore on canvas. 

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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. 

    • 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.
    • Lupita N'yongo
      Lupita N'yongo

      This is a 18" x 24" oil painting of actress Lupita N'yongo on a black canvas. 

    • 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.
    • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Vice President Kamala Harris
      Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Vice President Kamala Harris

      This is a 36" x 48" oil painting of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Vice President Kamala Harris on canvas. 

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    • 50 Years of Hip Hop

    In celebration of 50 years of hip hop, I painted of several famous hip hop artists. 

    • Conway the Machine
      Conway the Machine

      This is an 16" x 20" acrylic painting of Conway the Machine on canvas. 

    • Black Star
      Black Star

      This is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting of Yasiin Bey formerly known as Mos Def and Talib Kweli.  

    • JAY-Z
      JAY-Z

      This is my 24" x 24" acrylic painting of JAY-Z. 

    • MF DOOM
      MF DOOM

      This is 16" x 20" acrylic painting of rap artist MF DOOM. 

    • Nas
      Nas

      This is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting on canvas of rap artist Nas. 

    • DMX
      DMX

      This is an 18" x 24" acrylic painting of rap artist DMXon canvas. 

    • KRS One
      KRS One

      This is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting of rapper KRS One.

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    • Drawings

    This is a collection of some my drawings of icons. 

    • Kobe Bryant
      Kobe Bryant

      This is a 9" x 12 white charcoal drawing of basketball legend Kobe Bryant on black paper.  

    • Black Thought
      Black Thought

      This is a 9" x 12" white charcoal drawing of rap artist Black Thought of the Roots on black paper. 

    • Jean Michel Basquiat
      Jean Michel Basquiat

      This is a 9" x 12" white charcoal drawing of iconic artist Jean Michel Basquiat on black paper. 

    • John Coltrance
      John Coltrance

      This is a 9" x 12" white charcoal drawing of jazz legend John Coltrane on black paper. 

    • Nina Simone
      Nina Simone

      This is a 9" x 12" white charcoal drawing of singer Nina Simone on black paper. 

    • The Notorious B.I.G.
      The Notorious B.I.G.

      This is a 9" x 12" white charcoal drawing of the Notorious B.I.G. on black paper. 

    • Pharoah Sanders
      Pharoah Sanders

      This is a 9" x 12" white charcoal drawing of jazz legend Pharoah Sanders on black paper. 

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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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