Tim Fielder Discusses New Graphic Novel, ‘Infinitum: An Afrofuturist Tale’
An Afrofuturism giant, who is known for his creative and thought-provoking work on paper and on canvas, defines Afrofuturism in different ways.
“It can be a form of thought; it can be a form of art; it can be a form of exercising one’s political thought; it can also be a form of liberating oneself from oppression that is the macro of the sense of Afrofuturism. For me, on a micro-level: Black people in spaceships,” said Tim Fielder.
The award-winning illustrator, concept designer, cartoonist and animator was a guest on Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look.”
Fielder talked with show host Rose Scott about his writing process and the inspiration behind his latest graphic novel “Infinitum: An Afrofuturist Tale,” which tells the life story of King Aja Oba, an ancient African warlord cursed with immortality.
To listen to the full conversation, click the audio player above.
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