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The OnyxCon Infinity Art Exhibit opened at the Southwest Art Center in Atlanta, GA, on August 19, 2016. The exhibit will stay on view through September 9, 2016. Known as THE RESURRECTION, this collection is a celebration of transitioned Artists with a focus on fantasty, supernatural, superhero, afrofuturism and related themes.

(Click on a picture to few the pictures in Gallery Mode.)

Joseph R Wheeler III is the Founder/President of OnyxCon. Here, he is introducing the attendants of the OnyxCon Infinity Art Exhibition to the various pieces being presented at the Southwest Art Center in Atlanta, GA. The theme was “The Resurrection: A celebration of transitioned Artists with a focus on fantastic, supernatural, hero, afruturist, and related themes.”

OnyxCon Founder Joseph R. Wheeler III speaks to a small crowd at the Art Exhibit at the Southwest Art Center in Atlanta, GA. The theme was “The Resurrection: A celebration of transitioned Artists with a focus on fantastic, supernatural, hero, afruturist, and related themes.”

Joey Pinkney catches up with author/screenwriter Marlon McCaulsky at the OnyxCon Infinity Art Exhibit. McCaulsky co-wrote the featured-length movie “Returned,” which was featured.

“Returned,” a feature-length Sci-Fi Action Thriller written by Lamont Gant, Marlon McCaulsky and V. Marie. Directed by Lamont Gant. The movie’s trailer was presented at the OnyxCon Infinity Art Exhibit.

OnyxCon Founder Joseph R. Wheeler III’s The New Art Order on display at the OnyxCon Art Exhibit.

Artwork at the OnyxCon Infinity Art Exhibit.

From Stormbringers by Korby Marks. Illustrated by Joseph R. Wheeler III for OnyxCon.

From Turtel Onli’s Marcolm 10. Onli Studios. Illustrated by Joseph R. Wheeler III for OnyxCon.

From Jerry Craft’s Mama’s Boyz. Illustrated by Joseph R. Wheeler III for OnyxCon.

From Dreadlocks by Urban Style Comics. Illustrated by Joseph R. Wheeler III for OnyxCon.

Jasira from “Brotherhood of the Fringe” by N. Steven Harris. Illustrated by Joseph R. Wheeler III for OnyxCon.

Brotherman by Dawud Anyabwile/Big City Ent. Illustrated by Joseph R. Wheeler III for OnyxCon.

“Gray Jedi Master Tupac” by Joseph R. Wheeler III (Mixed Media on illustration board 2016) “When I discovered that Tupac Shakur was selected and had auditioned for George Lucas to be a Jedi in the Star Wars pantheon, it had an amazing effect on my imagination. I thought, ‘Where we he be now had he continued his journy in this dimension?’ He would be in his 40s. So what type of actor would he be by now? What type of Emcee? What type of political influence would he possess with a with a seasoned extension of his journey? So looking at the dualitities of Tupac with a level of self-smatery, someone with a focus on balance, I said how beautiful would it be to see him as a ‘gray Jedi.’ Gray Jedi is actual Star Wars canon to describe Jedi who do not claim the Jedi Coucil dogma nor that of the Sith. They have a personalized/individual Jedi status. I have depicted Tupac as a powerful Gray Jedi Master. Rest in power, Pac.”

“Marvin’s – What’s Still Going On?” by Sachi Rome (Acrylic and Newspaper, $1,000)

“Prince” by Marcella Muhammad (Oil and Fabric) “‘A strong spirit transcends rules.’ This is a quote from Prince, and this is the inspriation for this painting. Here, Prince has trascended to a new reality on a purple planet where he can view all the wonders of the galazy. The Third Eye Scakra provides the energy for his spitirual refletion and insight. It allows him to experience clear thought and vision. I have used oil, facric and texture on canvas to create this unusual rendition of The Artist Formally Known As Prince.”

“Nina’s Concert” by Sachi Rome (Acrylic and Paper, $800)

“Ali for Topps Card Series” by Eric Wilkerson (Oil on Canvas Print Digital, NFS)

“James Brown” by Dan Lish (Ink and Digital, NFS) “Sometimes I have a specific song in mind when creatig these illustrations. With James Brown (#2) I had ‘Give it up or turn it loose.’ Although many of the artists featured are still living, I merged the music with another Afterlife theme. I imagined JB having a party with his spiritual ancestors, the guardians of his Afican heritage/lineage. I like to exposure the ‘the thinning of vials’ from one plane of existence to another. So soul essence, nature spirits, Faeiries, Mother Nature, Source, the Universe all have a large theme in these works, including this James Browwn piece. I wanted to include past members I really vibed with, including drummers – Jabo Starks, Clyde Stubberfield, Bobby Bird, Hank Ballard and Bootsy Collins.”

“The Nina Simone Illustration” by Dan Lish (Ink and Digital, NFS) “The Nina Simone illustration was inspired by her song ‘Funkier than a Mostquito’s Tweeter’ – for me, a B-Boy Classic. Her face being the main focal point, this gave me a chance to explore patterns and the depiction of energy around her and the Mosquito man gluggling from buckets of crud. The piano depicts her inner-struggles with the effects of Bipolar, the social constructs at the time, the music business and her personal relationships.”

“Dilla” by Dan Lish (Ink and Digital, NFS) “For Dilla, I wanted to embrace his energy, passion and sense of play in his music. There are visual analogies for this via the bird flight, which also represents his passing and his continual Soul journey as a spirit from the physical, or the release of. His ‘Donuts’ mix is featured, with the tree-rooted tuntables, symbolizing the roots to his musis to the vaults of the past. I also tried to express, through line, the merging of digital to analogue and back again. As with all Hip Hop lovers, there a a passion for the drum, so I’ll try and characterize an element or a meaning.”

I have been selected as a finalist for the first ever Blondie and the Brit Podcast Awards. I’m excited to be considered for this award. The interview I did with these literary ladies, KJ and Suzanne, ended up being a two-part podcast.

I have been nominated for the Best Social Media Tips category. My name will be announced with the other nominees on Monday, September 5, 2016, via KJ’s blog at kjwatersauthor.blogspot.com and Suzanne’s blog at suzannekelmanauthor.blogspot.com.

Listen to my two-part Blondie and the Brit Podcast interview below:

Joey Pinkney Part 1 — Episode 36 — Breathing Life into a Story

Joey Pinkney Part 2 — Episode 44 — The Art and Craft of Writing

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