With the goal of amplifying the voices, culture, and triumphs of the black community,
I created an illustration that would embody the essence of what Juneteenth is about.
My concept was to marry the past and present. Both people extending their hands out to one another,
the stripes of the American flag serving as “shackles” while the field of cotton transitions into a more modern look with lush greenery and vibrant colors.
What are rare mushroom hunters really searching for?
Collaborated with the features editor at Eater to produce three illustrated materials
from sketches to final renderings for a longform feature about rare mushroom hunting.
Ala Lockhart is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer living in Mount Vernon, New York. She hopes to take advantage of new opportunities and grow as an artist.