Ken Shep
Afro-Cuban artist Ken "Tsunami" Shep, a versatile contemporary artist unconfined to a
singular medium, has seamlessly woven his celestial creations across a vast canvas that
spans digital media, metal, acrylic, oil paint, airbrush, 3D printing, photography, cinematography, and mixed mediums.
The inspiration behind his multifaceted works draws from the rich tapestry of
spirituality, futurism, science fiction, human anatomy, and metaphysics.Tsunami's new series, "Black Ballet," made its international debut at the 2023 London ArtBiennale and was featured at the 2023 Art Expo in New York. The artist is now gearing up todebut at Miami's Art Basel. Intricately incorporating human anatomy into his creations,Tsunami believes in art as a potent tool that ignites essential dialogues about the traumasshaping our past, dictating our present, and casting shadows on our future. These dialoguesaim not only to recognize but also to bridge the chasms hindering self-love and acceptance.
Tsunami's transcendent artworks have captured the attention of cultural icons like KanyeWest, Cardi B, Rick Ross, and Dawn Richards. His seamless blend of pop culture and fine arthas been further enriched by experiences in the fashion and entertainment industries,effortlessly transcending the boundaries of commercial art. Notably, his art pieces haveadorned album covers, videos, and other spaces within the music entertainment industry forartists such as Dawn Richard, Rick Ross, Big Boi of Outkast, and Killer Mike.
Moreover, the filmcompany Disguise Systems has featured his new mask designs in Disney's Mandalorian.Tsunami has also completed an accessory collaboration with designer Oscar Utierre, who hasbeen featured in Vogue.In Tsunami's own words, "Everything is Art. It's necessary. It's in everything. It's the closestthing to being like God. Why? Because you're the creator.