Artist: M. Anthony

Acrylic/Canvas

30 x 40

2016

Artist: M. Anthony

Graphite/Toned Paper

18 x 24

Artist: M. Anthony

Acrylic/Canvas

30 x 40

Artist: Andrew Katz

Graphite and White Charcoal on Cardboard

24 x 36

Artist: Andrew J. Katz

Watercolor

22 x 30

Questlove is a DJ, music aficionado, and drummer for the Hip-Hop group The Roots.  He continues to perform DJ sets and tours with The Roots around the world. They are the house band for the Jimmy Fallon Show. Questlove tagged the original watercolor in 2015, when the Roots played the Fillmore Silver Spring, in Maryland.

Artist: Andrew J. Katz

Graphite and White Charcoal on Cardboard

24 x 36

Rakim ushered in the 1990s with an incredible approach to Hip-Hop and rhyming. I made this piece as a part of my Corrugated Cardboard Collection. It became a collaborative piece, when Rakim tagged it with lyrics from his song Microphone Fiend.  I obtained the signature at the historic Howard Theatre – Washington, D.C.

Artist: Andrew J. Katz

Watercolor

22 x 30

Tom Morello is one of the world’s most talented and celebrated guitarists. He was formerly a part of the 1990s rock band Rage Against the Machine, and now plays alongside Chuck D, B-Real, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk.  Together, they are Prophets of Rage.  They formed during the upheaval and instability of the last election cycle. Last summer, Tom tagged lyrics and a signature on this watercolor painting.

Artist: Asia "Jade" Rodgers

Acrylic on canvas

8 x 10

Although the (BLM) Black lives matter collective was only recently established it speaks volumes, and can be translated throughout history. The 90's was a key point in television history. More black entertainment, more black people in the media. Not many roles can be counted as positive though. The lack of positive black  media coverage almost outweighed the good. The one dimensional portrayal of black people became rather dated. Many big wig companies like MTV and even BET did not assist in making a difference in this matter. I created this piece in reference to just that. We've seen many barriers broken since then and Black actors are completely changing the game. I know how important positive representation in the media can be for our youth. It shows them they can be whoever or whatever they want in life. We are not one dimensional beings, we are three dimensional kings and queens. Black lives matter in every sense of the phrase.

Artist: Asia "Jade" Rodgers

Acrylic on canvas

8 x 10

The 90's can always be looked back upon as positive and negative. There were many ups and downs. This piece highlights the rise and fall of the 90's from the garage bombing to the Hubble space telescope that was launched and is still operational. Great hip hop music ascended from these years, and true violence did as well. Gun violence was and still is very prominent in society. This piece was intended to show the beauty and uglyness as it can all happen in the blink of an eye. 

Artist: Asia "Jade" Rodgers

Acrylic on canvas

16 x 20

In honor of a timeless queen who assisted in shaping the music industry with her voice,  and conscience lyrics. Queen Badu is well known for songs like "on & on" "window seat" "rim job" and my favorite "Appletree". That song was my inspiration for  creating this piece. I love the way Erykah told it like it is, and she's still telling it. In appletree she speaks of holding infinite knowledge. How being true to herself and sowing her seeds is the only way she can live. I believe in being yourself to the fullest extent. No matter what energies come and go from your life. 

Artist: Jamal "CEPHGAWD"

Acrylic on Canvas Board

12 x 12

This artwork is a throwback themed painting featuring Doug and Patty from the Cartoon Doug. The piece represents the naivety of young love, or any love for that matter, which for me, was an undertone of a lot of 90's media.

Artist: Breonna "CreativeBre" Robinson

Digital Illustration

20 x 18

2016

This is a digital illustration of Will Smith as his well-known 90's character in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." This piece represents the 90's era because this was the show to watch when growing up. To learn about family values, explore some black history and laugh your ass off.

Artist: Breonna "CreativeBre" Robinson

Digital Illustration

20 x 18

2016

This is a digital illustration of Lauryn Hill. Lauryn Hill played a big role in 90s R&B and Hip Hop. Not only were all her songs major hits, but they were real and relatable to people all over the world, black or white.

Artist: Breonna "CreativeBre" Robinson

Digital Illustration

20 x 18

2016

This is a digital illustration of Big Sean's video "Play No Games." With Big Sean using the hit 90's show "Martin" as an inspiration for the visual, this piece combines both the 90's era and the new era.

Artist: Cindy Tran

Acrylic

36 x 48

Artist: Cindy Tran

Oil Paint

30 x 40

Artist: Cindy Tran

Acrylic

36 x 48

Artist: Greg Bolden

Mixed Media

17 x 14

This piece conceptualizes 90's artist and how their music was inspired by the musicians that paved the foundation for their careers to be possible.

Artist: Greg Bolden

Mixed Media

19 x 24

This piece is an original depiction of the scene in "Boyz n the Hood" when Doughboy and the fellas pulled up to Tre'e house to the ride of retaliation against the murder of his younger brother Ricky.

Artist: Greg Bolden

Mixed Media

19x24

This piece symbolizing the gentle hearts of our young black men in the "Boyz n the Hood"era while drawing coalition to the senseless tragedies that still impact the black community today and the lack of progression. Tribute to Trayvon Martin

Artist: Diplomat

Copic Marker on toned paper

 9 x 12

Spike Lee joint "Do the Right Thing" was released June of 1989 but a pivotal film in pop culture in the 90's because it tackled many social issues that we still face today. One of the films most memorable characters was "Radio Raheem", you black male know by the sounds his boom box jamming "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy. In the climax of the film Raheem was slain unjustly by an NYPD , which hits very close to home with the number of deaths by black men at the hands of police officers in 2015-2016, nearly 3 decades later. The actor who portrayed the character, Bill Nunn, died in September of 2016...this piece was a tribute to his memory.

Artist: JDIII

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Artist: JDIII

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Artist: JDIII

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Artist: Jonathan French

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Artist: Jona Monet

Acrylic on Canvas

16 x 20

Thanks to the lovely vocals of Solange the masses are looking for a seat at the table. Looking to compromise and be a part of someone else ideals. The 90's was a time of bringing black culture and families together. Removing stereotypes from the 80's. Family Matters helped changed televisions perceptions of black families, Steve Urkel being an iconic part of that. I remember that he would always tell Laura, that he saved her a seat. Regardless her action, he always thought of her well being first. I created this image as a light hearted reminder that we do not need to fit in or have a seat at someone else table. We will always have a seat with Urkel. 

Artist: Jovan "Señor" Nash

Mixed Media

This work of art is a 90's inspired Gerald from hey Arnold rocking iconic clothing and jewelry from the era. 

Artist: James (Jay P.) Preston

Acrylic on Canvas

36 x 48

This is from Foxy and Kim's photoshoot for SOURCE Magazine in 1996, before their debut albums and the beef.  Without these two, there is no FIRM, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Nicki Minaj, Beyonce or LOVE & HIP HOP.  They were the perfect combination of sex appeal and "gangtress, the Queens of Brooklyn.

Artist: Lybra Ray

Collage

12 x 24

This is one of the first collages I made with all of my issues of J-14 from when I was a kid. All of the images are from the late 90's - early 2000's. It's a hodge podge collage of the times and what was happening in our crazy mixed up nation. Viva La 90's!

Artist: Robin Martea

Acrylic on Canvas

30 x 40

2017

Artist: Renee Setari

Prismacolor Marker on Paper

5.5 X 8.5

This piece was created to focus on the contemptuous attitude that was glamorized during the 90s, and the harsh irony of girls dressing like dolls with sweet sayings on their shirts while popularizing taunts (such as “Whatever” and “As if”). I used marker for this piece to play with a graphic (comic book-like) harshness.

Artist: Renee Setari

Watercolor on Paper

20.5 x 16.5

The inspiration for this piece was the picture books I read through out my childhood in the 90's, most of which were illustrated with watercolors, as well as the teen culture I looked up to during this era. Thus, I took the opportunity to explore illustrating a 90's kids book that reflected the influence of teen culture.

Artist: S. Darden

Acrylic Paint

11 x 14

This artist's first creation with acrylic, the painting was created in 2016 with the title inspired by the song "Fly Like An Eagle", 1996 version by Seal

Artist: S. Darden

Pencil on Paper

12 x 24

From the ollective ssence magazine cove photo, to a song titl, and his original nam, this piece captures the allure of re-named rapper, actor and activist, Yasiin Bey.

Created in the 1990's

Artist: S. Darden

Chalk Pastel, Tea on Construction Paper. 

12 x 14

An angle from a view of the wild animal - from sculpture form - includes the texture of tea leaves.

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Artist: Shawn "SP the Plug" Perkins

Acrylic on Canvas

5' x 6'

2016

Over 60 cartoons spanning all the throughout 90s era.

Artist: Terence Sloan

Acrylic on Canvas

22 x 28

2016

Hip Hop ladies of the 90's collection.

Artist: Vanessa Webb

Acrylic Paint

16 x 20

It's hard to picture the 90's without thinking about the hip hop rivalry between the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.  These two artists were the center points of the rivalry that shook the 90's.  I wanted to paint two portraits based on strong and iconic images of the artists that showcase the east vs west coast divide.  I used cool colors in the background to represent the west coast and warm colors to represent the east coast.  

Artist: Vanessa Webb

Acrylic Paint

16 x 20

It's hard to picture the 90's without thinking about the hip hop rivalry between the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.  These two artists were the center points of the rivalry that shook the 90's.  I wanted to paint two portraits based on strong and iconic images of the artists that showcase the east vs west coast divide.  I used cool colors in the background to represent the west coast and warm colors to represent the east coast.  

Artist: Vanessa Webb

Ink

20 x 16

As someone who grew up in the 90's I believe the cartoon shows from that time period are iconic.  I wanted to capture childhood innocence and nostalgia with these ink drawings, and the four tv shows illustrated are shows I personally watched.  I chose to only use black ink because I wanted to showcase the classic essence of the 90's.  

Artist: Watson Mere

Illustration

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Artist: Watson Mere

Illustration

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Artist: Watson Mere

Illustration

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Artist: YaVondai Covington

Pastel 

14 x 18

2014

Artist: YaVondai Covington

Pastel 

14 x 18

2016

Artist: YaVondai Covington

Pastel

18 x 24

2015

Artist: YaVondai Covington

Pastel

12 x 16

2014