Work samples
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JelliesPhotography
This photo is meant to capture in time the jellies at the aquarium as they existed. I edited the photo to emphasize the saturated colors of the jellyfish and their water environment to add drama to an otherwise serene scene.
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Their Eyes Were Watching HerGraphite x Charcoal on acid-free medium weight paper
A juxtaposition of the placement of Black Women as the saviors of people with christian imagery. The quote inside invites those who are also downtrodden in America alongside Black Women to join them, showing there is a sector of people in America who still believe in "The Great Melting Pot" that America was once called.
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Finally an AngelGraphite x Charcoal on acid-free medium weight paper
Depicting a tired angel who has just received greater wings for their work helping those below. The imagery of angels usually depicts them as white, while this work proposes that Black angels exist and work just as hard.
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If He Were BlackGraphite x Charcoal on acid-free medium weight paper
This image presents the juxtaposition of Black America and christian imagery, highlighting the divide in consciousness over those who use God as an excuse for their hatred. By depicting a Black jesus, it shows that even He would be crucified again in present day for the color of his skin.
About Kimberly
Kimberly Ben is a multimedia artist dedicated to documenting the Black American experience in illustrative format. In her most recent works, she detailed the juxtaposition of the BA experience alongside racism and christian imagery. She uses a mix of mediums including: acrylic paints, graphite, charcoal, and oil pastels. Kimberly graduated from the University of Baltimore in 2019 with a BA in Digital Communications, and since has provided freelance and full-time design and artistic… more
Angels in Plain Sight
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Their Eyes Were Watching Her
Graphite x Charcoal on acid-free medium weight paper
A juxtaposition of the placement of Black Women as the saviors of people with christian imagery. The quote inside invites those who are also downtrodden in America alongside Black Women to join them, showing there is a sector of people in America who still believe in "The Great Melting Pot" that America was once called.
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Finally an Angel
Graphite x Charcoal on acid-free medium weight paper
Depicting a tired angel who has just received greater wings for their work helping those below. The imagery of angels usually depicts them as white, while this work proposes that Black angels exist and work just as hard.
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If He Were Black
Graphite x Charcoal on acid-free medium weight paper
This image presents the juxtaposition of Black America and christian imagery, highlighting the divide in consciousness over those who use God as an excuse for their hatred. By depicting a Black jesus, it shows that even He would be crucified again in present day for the color of his skin.
