This is a fantasy abstract self-portrait, exploring personal decoration, fashion and styling. It's modern interpretation of tribal culture through graphic design. I'm interested in how different cultures decorate themselves with jewelry, body markings, body modifications, patterns, piercings, masks, painting, tattoos, and headgear. There is a lot of debate around modern African design aesthetic. I'm not claiming to know what it is or have the answer, but it is something I'm interested in exploring. The graphic style is inspired by the bold geometric patterns, shapes and colours that are found in many traditional cultures. I also drew inspiration from the dynamism in Modernist Art. I don't necessarily have these ideas and academic references at the front of my mind when I design - they are just general themes I'm interested in exploring visually.