Kemet draws its name from the ancient Egyptian word meaning “the Black Land”—a reference not only to fertile soil, but to origin, continuity, and civilization itself. The work presents a ceremonial mask rendered as a mosaic of color, metal, and memory. Fragmented planes of gold, blue, red, and earth tones interlock to form a unified face, suggesting a culture assembled through time rather than frozen in it. The composition balances precision and rupture: sharp geometry against deep shadow, reflective surfaces against void. What emerges is not a portrait of an individual, but of a lineage—knowledge carried forward, broken and rebuilt, yet enduring. Kemet insists on Africa not as metaphor or myth, but as foundation. This print functions as both artifact and assertion: a visual reclaiming of ancient Black presence within the language of contemporary art.A limited edition digital print honoring Baldwin’s insistence that truth is dangerous only to systems built on lies.
Kemet
Optimized for large-format printing
Recommended Print Size: 24×36 inches
Museum-style presentation when printed on archival matte or fine art paper.





