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2Pac (Black & White)
Andrew Guzman, 2025
permanent marker, pencil
This portrait of Tupac Shakur (2Pac) represents the way the general public views him: As a rapper with a negative influence on society. This is represented with the black background, and the discomfort of his facial expression, and the fact he faces away from the veiwer. This is a contrast to the colored portrait, but it is also a contrast to the portrait of Kendrick Lamar beside him who is viewed in the opposite lens.
Kendrick Lamar (Black & White)
Andrew Guzman, 2025
Permanent marker, pencil
This portrait of Kendrick Lamar represents the way the general public views him: As a rapper with a negative influence on society. This is represented with the white background, and the neutral facial expression his puts on. Additionally, the fact that he faces the viewer shows more comfortablily than 2Pac. This is a contrast to the colored portrait, but it is also a contrast to the portrait of 2Pac besides him who is viewed in the opposite lens.
2Pac (Gray)
Andrew Guzman, 2025
Colored marker, permanent marker, pencil
This colored portrait of Tupac Shakur (2Pac) represents the more complex version of himself. One that isnt defined by black or white standards, but rather, undefined and constant standards. Additionally, he faces the viewer, almost telling them that they might have been wrong in whatever preconceptions they had about him. Additionally, contrasting to the black and white portraits this piece is meant to give 2Pac more personality than the black and white allows him to.
Kendrick Lamar (Gray)
Andrew Guzman, 2025
Colored Marker, permanent marker, pencil
This colored portrait of Kendrick Lamar represents a more complex version of himself. One that isnt defined by black or white standards, but rather, a more undefined and ‘gray’ veiwing. Additionally, he faces away from the viewer with a somber face, almost saying theres something about him that may contrast the way hes seen in the public. Additionally, contrasting to the black and white portraits, this piece is meant to given Kendrick Lamar more personality and depth than the black and white portrait allows him to.
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