Conquest: A Contrast in Captivity - Paperback

by Norm Nomzee Maxwell (Author)

Conquest compiles the reflections of American artist, Norm Maxwell, as he explores the issues of race and social justice in America. The collection documents life in Los Angeles, prior to the Rodney King incident, the Recession, and questions the current rise of Racial tensions in the United States. Conquest features more than 80 full color images of paintings and recent sketches created over a period of two decades. Introduction and Essays by Wrath White, MC Azeem and Clarence Williams III.

Author Biography

NORM MAXWELL is an American contemporary artist living and working in Los Angeles. The Philadelphia native began his career writing on walls in the late 70s and is known as one of the first artist to merge graffiti with the classical aesthetics of fine art. His work is a commentary on social issues concerning race, politics, and urban life. Maxwell's signature style merges traditional techniques with his graffiti-esque aesthetic to create a rich and diverse visual language.