Title: Nas / Medium: Multi-Media / Materials: Paper, Acrylic Paint. On Wood / Size/Dimensions: 24x18x2 This artwork of Nas is a contemplative mixed media portrait by Voodo Fé, created on wood—a surface that deepens the piece’s organic, grounded energy. The wood grain subtly pulses beneath the composition, anchoring the image in something earthy and enduring, much like Nas’s voice in hip-hop: timeless, rooted, and real. Nas emerges from a field of dark negative space, rendered in richly layered tones of brown, beige, and cream. His face, hand, and contemplative gaze are constructed from thick textured strokes and carefully selected snippets of paper—magazine and newspaper clippings that echo the collage of life he weaves into his lyrics. The materials don’t just build his likeness—they narrate it, each torn edge like a bar in a verse. His hands, pressed together at his mouth, suggest deep reflection—an artist mid-thought. Scribbled white lines arc around his figure like energy trails or sonic vibrations, hinting at the movement of words before they’re spoken. The collage elements, some partially legible, feel like glimpses into inner dialogue or cultural memory. Voodo Fé’s use of wood as a canvas gives the piece a tactile soul, making Nas feel carved from the same material that holds stories, history, and resilience. The natural imperfections of the grain complement the fragmented textures of the collage, creating a dialogue between permanence and impermanence—between legacy and the moment. This is Nas not just as an artist, but as a thinker and philosopher of the streets. Voodo Fé’s portrait doesn’t just represent him—it listens to him. A visual meditation on voice, memory, and mastery.
Title: Lamar / Medium:Multi-Media / Materials: Paper, Acrylic Paint. On Wood / Size/Dimensions: 48x84x2 / Year Created: 2019 This powerful and abstract portrait of Kendrick Lamar is a bold blend of collage and expressive paint on a raw wood background. The wood grain shows through the art, grounding the piece in a gritty, organic texture that mirrors the grounded realism of Kendrick’s lyrics and public persona. The figure's face is constructed with chaotic black strokes, dynamic and unruly, suggesting the complexity of thought and intensity behind Lamar's artistry. These black brushstrokes are laid over torn fragments of colorful packaging, newspaper, and print— visual metaphors for layered identity, cultural commentary, and the blending of high and low, past and present. Hints of red, orange, and yellow—particularly on the right side—add fire and urgency, while the sharp contrast with the negative space evokes tension and duality. Words like “GO,” and pieces of bold type peek through the collage, like subliminal messages or lyrical samples. Near the bottom right, red symbols or text mark the wood directly, adding a street-art, almost graffiti-like layer. Kendrick’s features are only loosely suggested, his face emerging from abstraction— much like how his music emerges from chaos to create clarity and meaning. This piece feels like a visual cipher, reflecting the cerebral, visceral, and unapologetically raw energy that defines Lamar’s body of work.
Title: 3000 / Medium:Multi-Media / Materials: Paper, Acrylic Paint. On Wood / Size/Dimensions: 8x10x2 / Year Created: 2025 This portrait of André 3000 is a bold, striking study in contrast and texture, rendered on raw wood with a strong urban edge. Fé uses a stencil-style technique with deep blacks and raw negative space to etch the iconic image of André—cool, confident, and contemplative. His oversized glasses dominate the center of the composition, a signature element of his eclectic, fashion-forward persona. The wood grain beneath the stencil isn't hidden—it's embraced—allowing the natural imperfections and striations to become part of the piece’s visual rhythm. Bits of red paint splatter the surface like scattered sparks of creativity or revolution, and his well known red script signature near the lower right adds an edgy, bringing authenticity and a touch of rebellion. There’s a quiet intensity in André’s expression, emphasizing the duality of his artistry: half-poet, half-provocateur. The limited color palette and high contrast between black and wood tone draw the viewer’s attention to the emotional gravity in the gaze and the textured complexity of his beard and hair. This piece distills André 3000’s mythos into raw visual poetry—cool without trying, intelligent without saying a word, and rooted in cultural resonance.
Title: Nip / Medium: Multi-Media / Materials: Paper, Acrylic Paint. On Wood / Size/Dimensions: 84x48x3 / Year Created: 2019 This artwork of Nipsey Hussle is a powerful mixed media portrait by Voodo Fé, honoring the legacy of the late artist and activist through texture, symbolism, and layered storytelling. Nipsey’s figure emerges from a wood grain backdrop, raw and organic, as if carved directly from the environment he uplifted—a reflection of his deep roots in community and culture. Constructed from collaged fragments of packaging, labels, and headlines, his face becomes a tapestry of influence and identity—each piece a reference to the world he navigated and reshaped. The patchwork quality carries the rhythm of a life lived with purpose, evoking the grind and grace of Nipsey's journey. Voodo Fé animates the portrait with confident, expressive linework, especially in the eyes and brows, giving the image a sense of presence and defiance. Most striking is the sculptural beard—crafted from tightly clustered black roses—adding not only dimension, but symbolic weight. It’s a textured tribute to resilience, mourning, and beauty grown through struggle. The red script across Nipsey’s chest provides a vibrant contrast, offering a sense of coded language—both personal and cultural—rooted in strength and spirituality. It reads like a signature written in motion. Altogether, the piece is not just a likeness, but a living embodiment. Voodo Fé channels Nipsey’s energy through material and metaphor, creating a portrait that stands as both homage and legacy—an image you don’t just look at, yet feel.
Title: Miles Davis: Play / Medium: Multi-Media / Materials: Paper, Acrylic Paint. On Wood / Size/Dimensions: 84x48x2 This artwork of Miles Davis is a striking mixed media portrait by Voodo Fé, capturing both the essence of the legendary musician and the soul of his sound. His figure, constructed from a collage of layered newspaper and magazine clippings, seems to rise organically from a backdrop of cultural memory—like a story still unfolding. The texture of the clippings adds a rhythm to the piece, echoing the improvisational nature of jazz itself. Voodo Fé brings Davis to life with bold, expressive strokes particularly in the face and trumpet—rendered in high-contrast tones that channel emotion and motion. The radiant yellow halo behind Miles’ head gives the portrait a sense of reverence, elevating him to an almost sacred space within the canvas. It’s a visual nod to his impact, not just as a musician, but as a transformative cultural figure. The subtle appearance of his name within the collage, along with musical and poetic elements like the soft rose in his hand, ground the piece while adding layers of meaning. These details balance raw energy with introspection, mirroring the complexity of Davis’ music and persona. Voodo Fé’s work here is both tribute and interpretation—a layered, living portrait that invites the viewer to feel the music as much as see the man.
Title: Sade: In Her Softness / Medium: Multi-Media / Materials: Paper, Acrylic Paint. On Wood/ Size/Dimensions: 26x32x2 This striking portrait of the artist Sade is a dynamic mixed-media collage that combines layers of paper, patterns, text, and paint to create a vivid and expressive likeness. The composition is built from cutouts of floral motifs, magazine snippets, typography, and colored fragments, arranged to form the contours of Sade’s face. The background is a muted pale yellow, which contrasts with the bold, abstract strokes of black paint that define her hair and outline. These energetic strokes add motion and intensity to the piece, while the colorful textures within the face lend warmth and complexity. You can spot words like "CAMER," "PLUM," and "WIND," scattered throughout the collage—suggesting themes of nature, softness, and perhaps fleeting emotion. The expression captured is serene and introspective, matching Sade's famously smooth and soulful persona. The use of varied materials and expressive brushwork gives the portrait a tactile, almost three-dimensional feel, symbolizing both the layers of her music and the depth of her presence.
