Andre Leon Talley for Ebony Magazine

This project was a very special digital cover tribute commissioned by Ebony magazine to honor the life of fashion icon and publication editor Andre Leon Talley. This work was commissioned by Ebony magazine in January of 2022.

The Ebony issue was very well recieved by the broader community as other publications, at which Andre held tenor didn’t honor his contribution when he passed. This portrait was celebrated by many figures in the world of fashion and made quite an impression on his estate as well. Thank you to Ebony Magazine, former editor Marielle Bobo for inviting me to be a part of this beautiful Tribute and art director Rashida Morgan-Brown for your commitment to the work. Thank you to the Andre Leon Talley estate and everyone who sent warm messages about how the art impacted them at a vulnerable moment of bereavement.