Afatasi the Artist

Afatasi The Artist is a mixed-media conceptual artist, futurist, and proud native San Franciscan. Her artwork is a continuous exploration of the intersectionality of race, culture, gender, class, and geopolitics. Past injustices have shaped present-day realities, so what does this mean for our futures?​ The mediums used to navigate this question include textile, metalwork, and mixed-media visual arts. Learn more.

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Red on white painting of four children that reads: The Afrodisiacs! Smile Hoops. Baby Hurrr. Swoop. Our hair grows toward the sun!
A textile tapestry featuring three female figures surrounded by flowers
Metal sculpture of 7 human figures in chains
Afatasi wearing a bright red garment with an artistic head covering
Two "afro-nauts" in glowing space helmets