Artist
Micah Johnson, a former MLB player-turned-artist, is known for his evocative charcoal portraits – and for his iconic character, Aku. Inspired by a young boy asking if astronauts could be Black, Johnson created artworks depicting African American children in space helmets, symbolizing limitless potential. His 2020 piece sä-v(ə-)rən-tē launched him into the digital art world, earning “2020 NFT of the Year”.
Johnson’s work has been featured on the cover of TIME magazine, Disney’s D23 Expo, and all over the world. Through his art and community efforts – including donating 5000 backpacks to children – Johnson continues to inspire others to dream without limits.
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