Afrofuturist artist Ekow Nimako, the focus of a cover story for The York University Magazine, has made an international name for himself by using black LEGO pieces to craft otherworldly life-sized sculptures that explore themes of diversity, inclusivity, equity, and Black empowerment. We assigned a noted visual art critic and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) writer to do the story, and magazine staff also contributed. A freelance photographer known for arresting portrait photography ensured that the accompanying visuals were bold and impactful. The result was a read about a unique artist whose creative projects, seen in museums and galleries around the world, envision new ways of understanding African and diasporic identities.
From the Judges
We praised the visual imagery and compelling narrative. A piece clearly honoring a genre and fascinating subject.
