Oba Iman
The Foundation | NYC Collection: Home 4A
To create something truly unique, I first had to immerse myself in the history of the World’s Borough. Tell Me About Queens is the result of that study—the foundational spark that eventually gave life to the entire NYC Collection.
The Hands of History
Positioned as 4A, the fourth movement in this visual journey, the piece centers on the 7 Train—the "International Express"—held aloft by the hands of the people. It represents the collective strength and the human labor that sustains the most diverse crossroads on Earth.
Romanesque Strength
The composition is anchored by Romanesque architectural elements. The heavy masonry and grounded arches represent a New York that remains unshakeable. Through the "Human Trace" of my own fingers, I have archived these foundations, proving that while the city evolves, its core strength remains.
Documented Provenance
One of only 77 works selected for the 2024 Flushing Town Hall exhibition, this piece is the documented origin of a legacy. It is the anchor of the NYC Collection—the moment where researched history met a spontaneous subconscious spark.
The Narrative: The Original Spark
As the documented origin of the NYC Collection, this piece explores the intersection of researched history and subconscious imagination. It honors the 7 Train as a lifeline of global culture and uses Romanesque architectural motifs to symbolize the unshakeable foundation of New York City.
The Artistry: The Human Trace
Every line is hand-drawn entirely from the imagination using a fingers-to-screen methodology. By forgoing a stylus, the artist captures the raw, rhythmic energy of the "International Express" and the hands that uphold it, translating a complex urban history into a spontaneous digital original.
Collector’s Specifications
• Reference ID: 4A
• Dimensions: 24 x 24 Inches
• Medium: Hand-Drawn Digital Creation
• Paper: Heavyweight German Etching Paper (310 gsm) – A premium, museum-grade textured surface.
• Exclusivity: Strictly Limited Edition of 44.
• Exhibition History: Featured in The World’s Borough Exhibition (2024) at Flushing Town Hall.
Authentication & Integrity
To preserve the archival integrity of the German Etching paper, the artwork surface remains unsigned. Full authentication—including the specific edition number and the Artist’s Signature—is provided on an accompanying Custom Collectible Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Official Documentation & Links
• Flushing Town Hall: The World’s Borough Official Exhibition Details
• Queens Gazette: Flushing Town Hall Presents: The World’s Borough Exhibition
The Mark
The Mark
The Mark features "The Creative Face," a visual signature born from a dedicated 9-month process of passion and subconscious refinement. This logo embodies a lifelong commitment to the arts, representing passion through Red and inspiration through Yellow. It serves as a stamp of authenticity for every hand-drawn piece that flows directly from the eyes, mind, heart, and fingers. Whether in vibrant color or raw black and white, it marks a journey from a subconscious spark to a limited-edition digital collectible.e
How to Use Collective
How to Use Collective
The Collective Legacy™
This collection is built on the belief that art is a transformative force. If you ever encounter blank walls, think of them as untold stories. Our mission is to solve the problem of uninspired spaces by bringing a "pulse" of emotion and inspiration directly into your home. Or, if you have a curated wall already, there is always room for one more. Whether a piece reflects dreamlike imagination, real-life memories, or abstract line work, it brings unique creativity to those spaces. When you acquire a work from the Collective Legacy, you aren’t just a spectator—you get to continue the story and add to it, making your experience a documented part of a shared creative history.
Limited Collectibles
While the Legacy focuses on a to try tuu If shared narrative, these Limited Collectibles are original editions that ensure your investment in this hand-drawn journey remains exclusive and rare. Each piece is a unique trek through history and the abstract, offering a perspective that sets any collection apart.
Oba Iman crafts original, limited collectible editions that translate deep emotion and creative energy into hand-drawn stories. Through direct patronage via the online gallery, you are not just acquiring art; you are making an emotional investment in the future of digital art. Each purchase fuels the journey from the raw Sharpie sketch to the vibrant digital final, providing the critical support necessary for a living artist to innovate, experiment, and share new imaginative works with the world.
Hand Drawn Limited Collectible
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