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Karabo Poppy

17 quotes

“I was blown away by how people were creating digital art with all this software I’d never heard of, and communicating just using their art.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I came from a traditional art background, and seeing people use technology to tell stories really captivated me.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What we were learning was catered to more of a Western narrative, and we weren’t really seeing an African narrative being taught or explored, or even encouraged.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In the textbooks, there was traditional and primitive African art, nothing contemporary, or in the context of advertising or digitisation.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I didn’t think anyone that came from where I came from would be listened to.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In the beginning, I didn’t think my voice would be enough, or that anyone that came from where I came from would even be listened to.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“That’s when the fire got lit underneath me, because it wasn’t being done, and I thought it was overdue.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was the first time we saw black people create something so uniquely theirs, and so visually beautiful, that spoke of all the things we learn at home, in a way that was so proud and unashamed. It was so far away from us, but we could relate to everything we saw in the music, fashion and sitcoms – it still felt like home somehow.”
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“It’s always been a part of my journey since I was little, so it felt like it came full circle, and confirmed what I’m doing. And now my parents believe that this is a real job!”
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“I feel immense pressure because I really want to represent my identity correctly and authentically, make sure it’s being celebrated and not exploited for monetary gain or trendiness. But I take comfort in knowing that my community really supports me, and is really encouraging me to continue to do what I do. And I trust my own decisions.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: How Karabo Poppy Moletsane is permeating the real African aesthetic worldwide", (24 February 2020)
“When I started my (art) journey, I was really inspired by hip-hop, rap and basketball, and I’d always seen this theme of Nike Air Force 1s and Air Jordans.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’d always associated that with Black people really creating groundbreaking, global, effective work and I really wanted to be a part of it.”
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“Hair has been something that’s important for not only my family but a lot of African people as well; it’s really like the center of our identity in a way. So, when I started drawing, I’d draw people having really fresh haircuts or beautiful braids.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Within all of my work you’ll see nuggets of a zigzag and that represents cornrows that you see in beautiful patterns; you’ll see combs, you’ll see people that look familiar to myself and my narrative,”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We need to see more female designers in the industry. There’s not enough.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’m extremely proud to be a Black female African illustrator because this was a space, I’ll say 10 years ago, there weren’t a ton of us there,”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There’s a certain way in which we tell stories that I think the world not only will enjoy, but I think the world needs.”
Karabo Poppy (born 1993) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Illustrator Karabo Poppy's take on sneaker culture celebrates African design". CNN ((22 February 2021))