haile selassie mural
2021
a mural created at rasta village in miami, portraying haile selassie in bold rasta colors. the piece works as a cultural anchor, minimal, symbolic, and unmistakable. painted on a wooden fence, it reflects presence through reduction.
concept
the mural was designed to honor haile selassie as a symbol of identity and cultural presence. instead of literal detail, i used reduction, flat colors and sharp lines. red, yellow, and green pull directly from the rastafari palette, signaling both flag and code.
execution
painted on a raw black wooden fence, the background provided a natural contrast. i applied solid blocks of color to form the profile, keeping the figure sharp and minimal. the process avoided decoration, just clean color against black, letting the image glow in its environment.
presence
the mural anchors rasta village, giving the community a shared symbol. it works less as a portrait and more as a landmark, an image that signals belonging and cultural continuity. by limiting the visual vocabulary, the mural delivers clarity and impact.
symbolic form
profile reduced to shape + color blocks
cultural colors
rastafari palette integrated directly into the portrait
community anchor
a visual landmark for visitors and locals
impact
the mural gives rasta village a strong cultural marker. it communicates identity, honors a figure central to rastafari, and adds weight to the environment. through reduction, the work achieves clarity, proving that minimal interventions can carry maximum presence.
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