By Any Pattern Necessary – A Portrait of Malcolm X

By Any Pattern Necessary is a tour de force of artistic vision and cultural pride. The iconic face of Malcolm X steadfast, focused, uncompromising is reimagined through a mosaic of African wax-print fabrics, each pattern carrying its own history, its own language, its own lineage.

The result is nothing short of breathtaking. Dozens of distinct textile prints florals, geometrics, paisleys, traditional Ankara motifs interlock across the canvas to form a face that feels alive, layered, and deeply intentional. The rich blues, golds, oranges, and reds vibrate against the stark black background, drawing the eye inward and demanding closer inspection. Every inch rewards it.

This work operates on multiple levels simultaneously. As portraiture, it is precise and powerful. As conceptual art, it asks us to consider identity as something stitched together from culture, community, and cloth. To wear African print is to carry heritage  and here, that heritage becomes the man.

A defining acquisition for collectors who prize works at the intersection of political history, African cultural identity, and contemporary craft. Equally compelling in private gallery walls, boardrooms, and curated hospitality spaces seeking art with gravitas and global resonance.

Medium: African Wax-Print Fabric & Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions: 45 × 58 cm