Using Art To Showcase the Rich Culture of Trap Music
A genre of music that was created in Atlanta. Now Trap Music is loved worldwide.
Legendary Boss (2020-08-22) by Sean Mulkey and Brittany HorneTrap Music Museum
Legendary Boss
This art piece of rick ross was made by the two artist below.
Brittany Horne is a high school teacher, and fine artist known for her vibrant portrait paintings. Sean is known for creating mind bending view perspectives within the environments constructed in his work.
Rick Ross (2019-01-02) by Demetris ClementsTrap Music Museum
Rick Ross (Drawn with Colored Pencil)
The artist Demetrius Clements is a seasoned artist with a passion for captivating the eye with his extreme attention to detail. He was born in Peoria, IL. He began to draw at an early age as an outlet to overcome some of the trials he experienced growing up in the projects.
The Marathon, Nipsey Hussle (2020-04-02) by Brian KirhagisTrap Music Museum
The Marathon (Nipsey Hussle)
This is a storytelling piece of Nipsey Hussle. Los Angeles based rapper. Brian Kirhagis, a.k.a “BK THE ARTIST”, is an internationally renowned painter whose unmistakably unique work and strikingly original concepts are laced with socially conscious messages.
The Marathon Continued (Nipsey Hussle)
Brian Kirhagis, a.k.a “BK THE ARTIST”, is an internationally renowned painter whose unmistakably unique work and strikingly original concepts are laced with socially conscious messages.
Weaving Together Double Images
Brian’s signature technique of weaving together double images and hidden elements using shape and color allows him to tell a story through his art.
Hidden Elements Tell a Strong Story
Brian’s signature technique of weaving together double images and hidden elements using shape and color allows him to tell a story through his art.
Kevin Gates (2019-07-01) by Olajawaun GoochTrap Music Museum
Trap Issues #1
The artist on this KEVIN GATES portrait is Olajawaun Gooch, born and raised in Miami, Fl. He graduated from Morehouse College with a Business Administration degree, concentration in Finance and not to mention a collegiate athlete.
Trap Issues #1
Olajawaun manages to capture the very essence of each individual he paints. His painting style is a blend between Hyperrealism and Impressionism.
Trap Issue 2 Rick Ross (2019-12-11) by Olajawaun GoochTrap Music Museum
TRAP ISSUES #2 (RICK ROSS)
Extending his Trap Issues Series with this artwork of Miami's own Rick Ross.
Olajuwan's work is bold and rich, simple, and complex. His use of the color “Red” makes his pieces easily recognizable by loyal admires of the artist’s work.
Trap Issues #2
Today Olajawaun’s main focus is to create as much as possible as often as possible. Check out his captivating pieces in the Trap Music Museum featuring Kevin Gates, Gucci, Rick Ross, Young Thug, and YNF Lucci.
Youngbloodz (2019-01-22) by Ruby ChavezTrap Music Museum
Youngbloodz
The Youngbloodz are an Atlanta based group, who is known for their early song "DAMN" featuring Lil Jon.
Artist: Ruby Chavez is a self-taught visual artist and all-around creative.
Trea Da Truth (2019-02-22) by Keith HarringtonTrap Music Museum
Trae The Truth
The artist behind this "Trae The Truth" Acrylic piece is Keith Harrington.
Trae The Truth is an artist based out of Houston, Texas. But also has strong presence in respect to Atlanta.
Big Boi from Outkast Artwork (2019-09-21) by Ruby ChavezTrap Music Museum
Big Boi, from Outkast
This artwork by Ruby Chavez is an awesome piece of Big Boi from Outkast. Cool trivia is, Big Boi is a large advocate for dogs, for many years.
BIG BOI AND HIS PITBULL
For decades, Big Boi is also known for his love of dogs.
The artist Ruby Chavez projects often consist of multiple works, often in a range of different media and mediums grouped around specific themes and meanings.
Andre 3000 (2019-09-22) by Ruby ChavezTrap Music Museum
ANDRE 3000
Ruby's unique skill set has opened doors for her to work with high profile public figures like Trap Music Museum, BET, Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward Public Beautification Project, Atlanta Braves, Articulate Atlanta, and Sneaker Ball to name a few.
ANDRE 3000, FULL PAINTING
Another fact about the artist Ruby is that her personal work focuses on the deep significance of human dynamic within social, political, and cultural issues.
Gun Blazin Boosie (2019-01-20) by William "KingPoP" FloydTrap Music Museum
Blazin Boosie
Artist: While attending the Art Institute of Atlanta, William “KingPop” Floyd continued to hone his talents as both a painter and a designer. Locals and visitors alike took notice of his ability to create unique artwork while saluting the rich history of pop culture.
King Push (2019-10-20) by Obie ColemanTrap Music Museum
Pusha T Artwork
A more detailed look at the Pusha T Artwork, by Obie Coleman.
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