FYI (absolutely true!) I got first prize in bead stringing when I was in kindergarten...

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Rainbow beads collide,
childhood echoes in fingers —
spirit threads the now.

A vibrant, beaded figure emerges in psychedelic neon, dreadlocks radiating like solar flares. Clothed in electric tie-dye, draped in jewelry, and surrounded by radiant color, he blends cosmic funk, Afro-spirituality, and playful ego in a dazzling expression of self-myth.

Artistic Statement: Rooted in Afro-futurism and psychedelic pop surrealism, the piece combines cultural symbolism, spiritual charge, and stylistic boldness. The saturated hues and intricate detailing reflect a lineage of expressive portraiture that reclaims and reimagines identity as radiant performance.

Influencing Artists: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kehinde Wiley, Yayoi Kusama, Barkley L. Hendricks, Sun Ra

Tags: #AIArt #Afrofuturism #PsychedelicPop #Portraiture #NeoSoulStyle #SpiritualVibrance #DeepDreamGenerator

NB: Base Image was created with DDG Model Artistic, and the following prompt
"Create a vibrant and colorful artwork depicting two characters in a playful, artistic setting. On the left, illustrate a male figure, with dark skin and prominent facial features, wearing round glasses and a patterned headband with long, colorful mohawk of dreads. He is focused on playing a piano with a colorful, abstract background filled with bright hues like orange, yellow, and blue. The character is dressed in an oversized, bright orange jacket with a white shirt underneath, seated in a dark space that contrasts with the energetic background. On the right, feature a female figure with light skin, seated on a wooden chair. She has long, dark hair styled in a bun and is wearing a fitted, pink shirt and dark pants. Her expression is one of concentration as she interacts with the artistic elements around her, creating a lively atmosphere. The background includes various abstract shapes, musical notes, and colorful items like instruments and signage, enhancing the whimsical, creative vibe of the scene. Emphasize the interplay of colors and generosity of shape throughout the composition, drawing attention to the musical theme that binds the characters together."
Modifiers were from @zebadri

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