Queen Sugar Deck (2019)

Excerpts from a deck by Sid Lee for OWN Network

This presentation for Queen Sugar uses a digital painting approach to highlight the work of various African American artists, reflecting the show’s deep cultural roots. As a white designer, I approached the project with care—researching the diasporic influences that shape African American art and drawing inspiration from its motifs, palettes, and aesthetics without appropriation. The pitch also included an early key-art exploration, inspired by artists like Kehinde Wiley, shown below.