The South Has Something To Say
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"Men deserve flowers — not just at their funerals, but in life, in legacy, and in celebration of the ways they shift culture, uplift community, and move the world forward. This piece is part of an ongoing message: to honor men while they’re still here. Inspired by the quote that 'men often only receive flowers at their funerals,' I turn that truth on its head by offering them now — alive, vibrant, and blooming with meaning.
Outkast, the iconic duo of André 3000 and Big Boi, redefined the sound and spirit of hip-hop from the heart of Georgia. Their fearless creativity, rooted in authenticity and Southern pride, placed Atlanta at the epicenter of the genre in the early '90s. When André declared at the Source Awards, 'The South got something to say,' it wasn’t just a bold statement — it was a prophecy. Outkast opened the door for a new generation of Southern voices — artists like Janelle Monáe, CeeLo Green, and Future, all part of the Dungeon Family lineage — to be heard, seen, and celebrated.
This work honors them with the symbols of their home. The Cherokee Rose, Georgia’s state flower, represents hope, strength, and the beauty that can flourish through adversity — mirroring the journey of Outkast and the community they came from. The presence of Eastern Swallowtail butterflies and Variegated Fritillaries reflects the metamorphosis they underwent, both individually and collectively, as they shaped a genre while never compromising who they were.
Outkast deserves their flowers — for their music, for their vision, and for reminding the world that being unapologetically yourself is not just enough, it’s revolutionary. This piece is a celebration of that resilience, that authenticity, and that legacy that continues to inspire music lovers and cultural creators alike."
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"Men deserve flowers — not just at their funerals, but in life, in legacy, and in celebration of the ways they shift culture, uplift community, and move the world forward. This piece is part of an ongoing message: to honor men while they’re still here. Inspired by the quote that 'men often only receive flowers at their funerals,' I turn that truth on its head by offering them now — alive, vibrant, and blooming with meaning.
Outkast, the iconic duo of André 3000 and Big Boi, redefined the sound and spirit of hip-hop from the heart of Georgia. Their fearless creativity, rooted in authenticity and Southern pride, placed Atlanta at the epicenter of the genre in the early '90s. When André declared at the Source Awards, 'The South got something to say,' it wasn’t just a bold statement — it was a prophecy. Outkast opened the door for a new generation of Southern voices — artists like Janelle Monáe, CeeLo Green, and Future, all part of the Dungeon Family lineage — to be heard, seen, and celebrated.
This work honors them with the symbols of their home. The Cherokee Rose, Georgia’s state flower, represents hope, strength, and the beauty that can flourish through adversity — mirroring the journey of Outkast and the community they came from. The presence of Eastern Swallowtail butterflies and Variegated Fritillaries reflects the metamorphosis they underwent, both individually and collectively, as they shaped a genre while never compromising who they were.
Outkast deserves their flowers — for their music, for their vision, and for reminding the world that being unapologetically yourself is not just enough, it’s revolutionary. This piece is a celebration of that resilience, that authenticity, and that legacy that continues to inspire music lovers and cultural creators alike."
20x20
"Men deserve flowers — not just at their funerals, but in life, in legacy, and in celebration of the ways they shift culture, uplift community, and move the world forward. This piece is part of an ongoing message: to honor men while they’re still here. Inspired by the quote that 'men often only receive flowers at their funerals,' I turn that truth on its head by offering them now — alive, vibrant, and blooming with meaning.
Outkast, the iconic duo of André 3000 and Big Boi, redefined the sound and spirit of hip-hop from the heart of Georgia. Their fearless creativity, rooted in authenticity and Southern pride, placed Atlanta at the epicenter of the genre in the early '90s. When André declared at the Source Awards, 'The South got something to say,' it wasn’t just a bold statement — it was a prophecy. Outkast opened the door for a new generation of Southern voices — artists like Janelle Monáe, CeeLo Green, and Future, all part of the Dungeon Family lineage — to be heard, seen, and celebrated.
This work honors them with the symbols of their home. The Cherokee Rose, Georgia’s state flower, represents hope, strength, and the beauty that can flourish through adversity — mirroring the journey of Outkast and the community they came from. The presence of Eastern Swallowtail butterflies and Variegated Fritillaries reflects the metamorphosis they underwent, both individually and collectively, as they shaped a genre while never compromising who they were.
Outkast deserves their flowers — for their music, for their vision, and for reminding the world that being unapologetically yourself is not just enough, it’s revolutionary. This piece is a celebration of that resilience, that authenticity, and that legacy that continues to inspire music lovers and cultural creators alike."