Psychedelic Afrofuturism by Manzel Bowman

Manzel Bowman is a visionary digital artist whose work reimagines African identity within cosmic and futuristic landscapes.

We love the way he positions traditional African motifs alongside high-tech and celestial imagery.

In his collage art, we see tribal attire, mystic symbolism, Egyptian iconography, and space-age aesthetics all combine into a thrilling body of work. The Afrofuturism aesthetic has seen a resurgence in recent years, an ever-growing diaspora of creativity.

The New York-based artist has an extensive library of imagery, all of it full of mind-expanding, fascinating visuals.

Much of his work can be found on Society6, where you can order prints, home goods, and other pieces with his work printed on it.

Images © Copyright Manzel Bowman.

A figure stands on a platform above the clouds, gazing at a large, vibrant orange planet against a starry sky.
A central figure in a starry hooded cloak stands out among a crowd of individuals wearing vibrant red headscarves, creating a striking visual contrast.
A surreal digital artwork depicting a blue figure with a planet for a head, set against a vibrant landscape featuring red mountains and a winding river under a starry sky.
A surreal portrait of a blue-skinned figure with multiple eyes, adorned with intricate gold jewelry and a vibrant headdress, set against a bold striped background.
An abstract figure cloaked in purple with a blue skin tone and a cosmic void instead of a face, holding a finger to its lips against a gradient background.
A vibrant digital artwork featuring a figure with a colorful butterfly covering the face, adorned with jewelry and traditional clothing, set against a starry background with concentric circles radiating behind them.
A swirling, colorful abstract depiction of a galaxy with vibrant hues and cosmic elements.
A blue hand holding a golden sphere with multiple strands of gold jewelry draped over it against a blue background.
A striking artistic representation of a person with blue skin and vibrant pink lips, holding their hands over their eyes, revealing a cosmic galaxy scene emanating from their head.
A child sitting on a rock in space with a leopard beside them, surrounded by colorful cosmic elements and asteroids.
A cloaked figure with a glowing orb for a face stands against a starry background, framed by a rainbow halo.

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  1. Suzanne Avatar

    A lot of these creep me out!

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  2. Servando Varela, Jr. Avatar

    I LIKE!!!! Wonderful, Colorful, Imaginatively, Outstanding, Great Works!!!!!!

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  3. Chrisser Avatar

    Awesome! Stunning!

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