In the first of a series of explorations into the celebration of Black British Music Icons. Simba + Sloane commissioned Adryan Tunde Abii-Smith to create representations of 'some' of the UK's most iconic musicians.

In a survey carried out in August 2020, people were asked to recommend musicians based on an iconic feature or look. This allowed for illustrations that were reductive whilst recognisable. 

Each print is printed on Giclée Hahnemühle Bamboo
Weight (GSM) 290
Finish: Matt
Paper Tone: Warm Creamy Yellow
Texture: Smooth

Bamboo is the world's first digital fine art inkjet paper made from bamboo fibres. Bamboo represents naturalness and resource-saving paper production. Particularly suitable for warm-toned colour and monochrome prints.Hahnemühle Bamboo is made from 90% Bamboo fibres and 10% cotton combining photography with environmental friendliness. This natural warm-toned, smooth surfaced and optical brightening agent free genuine art paper offers maximum ageing resistance. It guarantees an extremely large colour gamut and high colour density.

Sizes are limited to 25 in these colours.

Adryan Tunde Abii-Smith on Illustration -