Regulators

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Original artwork is ink on 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper, framed and matted in a standard black frame
Giclée print is an 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper reproduction, framed and matted in a standard black frame, and part of a limited edition of 7
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Regulators
 
This drawing presents a line of sharply dressed Black men, unified in posture, presence, and restraint. Suits and sunglasses act as both armor and signal. They suggest discipline, order, and self possession. The figures stand together yet remain emotionally reserved, embodying a collective strength rooted in composure rather than force.
 
Regulators references the visual language of protection and governance within Black communities. These are not caricatures of power but embodiments of control earned through awareness and responsibility. The repetition of form reinforces solidarity, while subtle variations in expression remind us that leadership is never singular. It is shared, negotiated, and watched closely.
 
Within the Life in Black Ink series, this work reflects on the quiet authority carried by those who understand the rules of the game and choose when to engage. It speaks to respect, vigilance, and the unspoken codes that shape survival and success. This is not about dominance. It is about regulation of self, space, and legacy.