#eye4art 2024
eyEnetics art exhibition
The Eye 4 Art Digital Exhibition is a profound exploration of the artistic and cultural legacy of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, aiming to capture and celebrate her multifaceted contributions to music, wellness, hip-hop, and pop culture. This digital showcase delves into Lisa's creative genius and visionary spirit, presenting a curated collection of artworks, photographs, and multimedia pieces that reflect her influence and impact on emerging and established artists alike moved by her purpose. By bridging the realms of art and technology, the exhibition offers a dynamic and immersive experience, inviting viewers to engage with Left Eye's artistry on a deeper level. Through this exhibition, we seek to honor Lisa's enduring legacy, inspire future generations, and foster a global community that cherishes and perpetuates her mission of empowerment, innovation, and wellness.
Take a moment to scroll down and step into the exhibition space, Homage.
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The Homage exhibit offers a deeply immersive experience dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. It showcases an intimate collection of exclusive artwork, including rare, personal images and powerful visual narratives. The exhibit invites fans, artists, and scholars to explore Lisa's enduring influence on music, culture, and creativity. Featuring traditional art, digital art, and audiovisual art, the exhibit provides a diverse range of mediums that reflect Lisa's multifaceted legacy. Through these works, visitors are offered a rare opportunity to connect with the essence of Left Eye—her boldness, innovation, and spirit—on a deeper, more personal level. This exhibit not only celebrates her artistic contributions but also ensures that her legacy continues to inspire future generations.
Eye 4 Eye Symposium
#Eye4Art Eyenetics Digital Exhibition Artist Talk
August 18, 2024
Join us for an inspiring artist talk with the creators of the Eye 4 Art Eyenetics Digital Exhibition. This session will provide an inside look at the creative process behind the digital artworks, traditional artwork, photographs, and writings dedicated to Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. The artists will discuss their inspirations, techniques, and how their pieces reflect Left Eye's enduring legacy.
FeaturedArtist
Left Eye 1, 1999
Film Photography | Medium Format
Various Sizes | 8 x 10, 11 x 14, & 17 x 22 inches
Description: Photograph of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, captured on location in Atlanta, Georgia for a hip-hop calendar project in 1999.
Left Eye 2, 1999
Film Photography | Medium Format
Various Sizes | 8 x 10, 11 x 14, & 17 x 22 inches
Description: Photograph of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, captured on location in Atlanta, Georgia for a hip-hop calendar project in 1999.
The Novas are honored to spotlight Stephen McBride as the inaugural artist in our Eye 4 Art Digital Exhibition space. Stephen's extraordinary talent in capturing music icons shines through his photography, and we’re excited to showcase his work featuring Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
We encourage you to watch our keynote presentation from the 2024 Virtual Symposium, Capturing Left Eye with Stephen McBride, which offers an in-depth look at his creative journey and the story behind his 1999 photo shoot with Lisa for a charitable women's hip-hop calendar. The session includes an exclusive interview conducted by our event coordinator and resident writer, India Mallard, exploring Stephen’s unique perspective and his memories of working with Left Eye.
Two images from his Left Eye collection are exclusively showcased in Homage, allowing fans to view them up close and personal. The full interview transcription is available in our blog under the same title for a more detailed insight. Be sure to immerse yourself in this intimate and inspiring feature on a pivotal figure in Lisa’s visual legacy.
Tradtional
artwork
Troy H. (He/Him/His)
Supernova, 2024
Painting | Acrylic and Neon Glow Paint
16 x 24 inches
Description: This piece is part of my Homage Collection, where I aim to capture the essence of the artist. The abstract background serves to highlight Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes’s artistry, allowing her story to shine through in a unique and evocative way.
RF3theartist (He/Him/His)
Left Eye, 2024
Painting | Oil Paint on Canvas
11 x 14 inches
Description: This portrait captures the essence of rapper and singer Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, showcasing her dynamic spirit and iconic style.
Vihveean (She/Her/Hers)
Supernova, 2024
Illustration | Graphite
18 x 24 inches
Description: This graphite portrait of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, is a realistic remake of an outtake captured during a photography session with Jason Campbell in 2001. This illustration uses shading to create depth and texture, highlighting the play of light and shadow on her face portraying the iconic rapper and singer with striking detail and realism. The illustration also emphasizes Lopes' distinctive features, including her expressive eyes, her signature bandana and natural hairstyles that characterized her image during this era.
Keandra Blake (She/Her/Hers)
Left Eye’s Vision, 2024
Mixed Media | Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, and Colored Pencil
11 x 14 inches
Description: I named this piece "Left Eye's Vision" in honor of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. In a documentary, she expressed her childhood dream of being free in the jungle with the animals, which inspired me to capture her vision of herself. I incorporated her beliefs in numerology and the universe, as she believed that numbers hold significance and must align perfectly to be received by the universe.
Instead of emphasizing her signature patch, eyebrow piercing, or tattoos, I aimed to showcase her natural beauty and focus on the essence of "Just Lisa." Lisa was a talented musician, artist, and poet, and she served as the visual inspiration for TLC. Despite her untimely passing, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes' legacy lives on through her music and captivating voice. Her unique look and style continue to inspire artists, including myself, and I sought to capture her vision, beliefs, and enduring legacy in this piece.
Lance Sketchboii Rhodes (He/Him/His)
Left Eye #1, 2024
Painting | Acrylic
24 x 30 inches
Description: A self-portrait of the beloved. My first reflection of her beauty.
Gabby T. (She/Her/Hers)
Portrait of Lefteye, 2024
Painting | Acrylic
16 x 24 inches
Description: I created this portrait of Left Eye using vibrant acrylic paints to bring her dynamic personality to life.
Kham@nii (KUH-MANI) (He/Him/His)
Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes (1994), 2024
Mixed Media | Pens, Markers, Colored Pencils, and #2 Pencils
6.2 x 7.4 inches
Description: Lisa is seated for a photo shoot during the iconic CrazySexyCool era of TLC, capturing a moment from 1994 or 1995.
T-Boz Archives (She/He/Hers)
Jenny, 2024
Illustration | Pencil
6.2 x 7.4 inches
Description: A drawing inspired by Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes’ song “Jenny” from her solo album Supernova (2001).
Michael Benjamin (He/Him/His)
Michael Benjamin & Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Tribute, 2024
Illustration
8.5 x 11 inches
Description: "Waterfalls" is one of TLCs biggest hits. Michael loved this song and how Lisa looked in the video. He decided to draw it, but adding angel wings, as like himself now, she is no longer here. May they both continue to rest in peace.
Lele the Painter (She/Her/Hers)
Eyes Open, 2024
Painting | Acrylic
20 x 16 inches
Digital
ArtWORK
Victoria Carrillo (She/Her/Hers)
CrazySexyMuse, 2024
Digital Media
Description: A tribute to the "No Scrubs" cyber core music video and the inspiration TLC has given me to embrace my true self.
FemceeFanatic (She/Her/Hers)
Untitled, 2024
Digital Illustaration
Anthony Jones (He/Him/His)
Left Eye Handwriting Shirt, 2024
Digital | Mock-Up
8.5 x 11 inches
Description: A shirt mock-up featuring Lisa’s unique handwriting and autograph, beautifully integrated into the design.
DINKA (He/Him/His)
The Eye is Right, 2024
Digital Illustration
11.25 x 14 inches
Description: The piece is a portrait of Lisa from her 1998 appearance on MTV's 'The Cut.' Created digitally with a graphic tablet, it originated as a school project that included a typography study; this version features only Lisa, without the typography. The illustration aims to represent Left Eye's extravagant fashion and, at the same time, her personality, which presents a low-profile appearance with an editorial and animated cartoon style characteristic of the Y2K era.
AUDIOVISUAL
ARTWORK
Imitationbyjerell (He/Him/His)
Left Eye Table, 2024
Mixed Media | Wood, Acrylic, Resin, and Film
48 x 24 inches
Social Media
Instagram | @imitationbyjerell
Jovan Landry (She/Her/Hers)
Jovan Makes Left Eye's Recipes, 2024
Moving Images | Short Film
1080p x 1920p
Description: Jovan Landry, a Chicago-based artist, and fan of Left Eye since 2014, discovers archives of Left Eye's recipes through The Eye Is Right and tries them out for herself.
Social Media
Instagram | @jlesliemonique
Website | https://www.jovanlandry.com/
B~Free and Jovan Landry (She/Her/Hers)
No Scrubs (Freemix), 2024
Moving Images | Music Video Tribute
1080 x 1920p
Description: In part of B~Free's Acapella cover series of Women in Music from the 90s and the 2000s. For 31 consecutive days, B~Free traversed through several female artists, bands, and genres from that era, counting down to one of the top songs that kicked it all off. This project was enjoyable because it signifies her first collaboration and FREEMIX with the talented Jovan Landry for TLC's "No Scrubs". They worked incredibly hard on this from start to finish and believe they’ve done the group justice.
Social Media
Instagram | @jlesliemonique
Website | https://www.jovanlandry.com/
Lele the Painter (She/Her/Hers)
Waterfalls, 2024
Music | Cover Song
Description: This is a cappella cover of "Waterfalls" as a tribute to Left Eye, whose raps have been a vital part of my life since the early '90s. Left Eye’s words have shaped me emotionally and spiritually, guiding me through the ups and downs of life. There aren't many days that go by where I don’t find myself rapping her lyrics, feeling that familiar comfort and inspiration. Her verses have been more than just music to me they’ve been a source of strength, a reminder to stay true to myself, and a way to connect with my inner emotions.
Sharing this cover is my way of honoring her legacy and expressing the deep love and respect I have for her artistry. It’s incredible how someone’s words can have such a lasting impact, and Left Eye’s music continues to resonate with me profoundly. This performance is my way of giving back, of showing that her influence is still very much alive in my heart. I hope to capture even a fraction of the spirit and energy that she brought to her music and to keep her memory alive through my own voice.
Xrossbreed (He/Him/His)
Supernova (Xrossbreed’s 20th Anniversary Edition), 2024
Music | Remixing and Editing
Description: From mashup producer, comes an alternate edition of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes’ debut solo album Supernova (2001). Including mashup remixes of all 13 tracks from the original release as well as alternate features including Erykah Badu & Aaliyah. Released on August 16, 2021, this album is 20 years in the making.
Social Media
Instagram | @cubanmissilecrisis
Website | https://www.titobonito.com/left-eye
Thank you for taking the time to experience
our "Homage" exhibition,
dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. We hope that this collection of traditional, digital, and audiovisual art allowed you to connect with Lisa’s creative spirit in a meaningful way. Her influence continues to inspire and shape the world, and through this exhibition, we honored her impact on music, culture, and beyond through the Eyenetics she has inspired.
Please share this experience on social media using our hashtags, #eye4eyesympo2024 and #eye4art, and help keep Lisa’s legacy alive. We appreciate your support and participation—thank you!
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