Fred Martins’s afro-combs on an orange background represent icons of African-American and African culture. The Afro comb became a provocative symbol in the 1970s when it’s iconography evolved into a black fist – in reference to protest movements, notably that of the Black Panthers. The Afro comb is also a symbol of black pride.
Born in Nigeria, Fred Martins is a versatile self-taught artist. Visual artist, photographer and artistic director, he creates a socially conscious work of art.
Whether it is his collection of afro – combs on an orange background or his collection of butterflies or animals, his work is a blend of popular culture, sociology and politics.
His afro-combs on an orange background represent icons of African-American and African culture. The Afro comb became a provocative symbol in the 1970s when his iconography evolved into a black fist.
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Black, Orange and Freedom
The AFRO-COMB series.
Lithographies @snap gallery
40x40cm
Edition 4/5
2016
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