Ancestral Vision

Ancestral Vision is a personal project aimed at celebrating and promoting African art. My goal was to create a visual that merges African culture with graphic elements while maintaining my own artistic style.

Elea Wetzel | Toronto, CA

February 2025

The Creative Process

Research & Inspiration: I explored African patterns, traditional hairstyles, and cultural motifs to incorporate authentic elements into the design.

Design & Experimentation: I played with different shapes, colors, and compositions to create a visual that felt both modern and deeply rooted in African heritage.

Refinement & Finalization: I refined the artwork by adjusting details, color harmony, and textures to ensure a balanced and striking final piece.

The Challenge

Balancing traditional African aesthetics with modern graphic design elements while staying true to my unique style.

The Solution

A visually compelling artwork that merges African cultural elements with graphic forms, celebrating heritage in a contemporary style.

The Results

A polished illustration ready for digital and print formats.

Key Takeaways