Herald
Herald creates vibrant pictures using oil pastels, coloured pencils, and clay, drawing on Black history, culture, and music. His work honours prominent Black figures from across Africa, the Caribbean, and America - leaders, musicians, and visionaries from times of repression and resistance. A proud Ghanaian, Herald sees art as a way to share knowledge, promote equality, and stay connected to his roots: “for me, it’s about knowing where I come from - I’m interested in how it all comes together”
His sketchbooks are full of drawings and ideas, with his deep love of jazz, Motown and hip hop informing much of his recent work. Herald uses his practice to process thoughts, express curiosity, and celebrate Black identity in all its richness.
Original Art:
Herald in the studio:
75 x 61cm
Oil Pastel and acrylic on canvas