2024 Senior Exhibition Artists

Angel Chizea

Concentration: Art + Design: Illustration

About Angel Chizea

Angel Chizea is an editorial and commercial graphic illustrator based in Stoughton, Massachusetts. On campus, she is a Residential Assistant and actively contributes to various organizations, serving as the Social Media Chair for the National Society of Black Engineers and Graphic Designer for the African Students Association.

She was nominated to represent Illustration on the Dean’s Council for the Center of Visual and Performing Arts. Her passion for design sparked an interest in marketing, which led to her taking an internship at Dell and serving as the Marketing Chair for Unity Fest 2024. Through these roles, she fosters community engagement, promotes cultural awareness, and amplifies voices through creative content and design.

Statement

Black culture is timeless. This tenet serves as the foundation of my Capstone. Utilizing aspects of Art Nouveau and graphic design, I pay homage to the immortalized posters of Alphonse Mucha & Wes Wilson. Through intricate compositions, I transport black figures into a classical realm, weaving ornamental backgrounds with negative space to evoke dynamic poses, elegance, and grace.

In my artistic journey, I delve into the rich tapestry of African printmaking, the luminous stained-glass windows, the fusion of mixed-media collage, and the vibrancy of psychedelic posters. Imagine stepping into a cathedral, gazing upon its stained-glass windows, and leafing through ancient manuscripts. With each piece, I invite you to journey through time, bridging the past with the present, and offering a glimpse into the enduring spirit of Black culture.