Phillis Wheatley – Author of Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral Wimbledon 2026 Frames are heavyweight

Frames are heavyweight

I produced hundreds of individually hand-typed animation frames

Each drawing is appended with a certificate of authenticity

the racial injustices she endured

one of the most influential writers of the 20th century and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature

Phillis Wheatley – Author of Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral Wimbledon 2026 Frames are heavyweightThis portrait honours Phillis Wheatley, the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry. Enslaved as a child, her work defied expectations and broke barriers. Embedded within the artwork are subtle typed messages revealing her extraordinary intellect, the racial injustices she endured, and her quiet resilience. Each artwork is appended with a type written certificate of authenticity. Each piece is hand signed and part of Authors in Type,