The Hood Santa

Artwork Details and Purchase Information
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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The Hood Santa
 
This drawing reimagines a familiar figure through the lens of community, memory, and presence. Set inside the curve of a snow globe, Santa appears grounded and human, not distant or idealized, but rooted in place. Snow falls gently as the scene unfolds, suggesting protection, reflection, and the way memory can hold entire worlds within it.
 
In this work, The Hood Santa is a representation of Frank Frazier, honoring his role as a mentor, guide, and cultural anchor. His posture carries authority and warmth at the same time, arms lifted as if blessing the space around him. The figure becomes less about costume and more about character, someone who shows up, gives freely, and holds the community together through consistency and care.
 
The Hood Santa speaks to how heroes are often local before they are legendary. Through black ink, Lakeem transforms Frank Frazier into a symbol of generosity, protection, and leadership, reminding us that cultural figures do not always wear crowns. Sometimes they wear familiar coats and stand quietly at the center of the neighborhood, shaping lives through presence alone.