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[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

Thanks @CaribOxford it’s been such a pleasure working with you on this fabulous project.

[CaribOx @CaribOxford]

You might have noticed our great logo. It has been thoughtfully created by @AbsolutelyK and centers a circular icon as the key symbol to represent the connection between the Caribbean and Oxford, evoking our central values of teamwork and collaboration @TORCHOxford @UniofOxford

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

Thanks @AREtweets_ for asking me to be a part of your team, as teamwork always makes the dream work. #graphicdesign

[Action for Race Equality @AREtweets_]

We've published an imp #WindrushManifesto w/ 20+ groups from our #WindrushJustice Programme, @ppvernon, @mcintosh_kim & more.

Our designer, @AbsolutelyK was key to the project.

Check out her spotlight on the *Home Office Scandal* below:
https://t.co/tq5WZQi1QE (PC @Business)

[BCA @bcaheritage]

Applications are now open for BCA's Youth Programme! Join a community of like-minded young people for fortnightly meetings at the home of Black British history, & develop transferrable skills for a career in the arts & heritage sector.

Info & application https://t.co/020kodv2A3

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

Thanks @AREtweets_ it's been a real honour to be involved in this.

[Action for Race Equality @AREtweets_]

ARE thanks @AbsolutelyK for designing this important Manifesto, and for powerfully showcasing a rich mosaic of imagery from the #WindrushGeneration captured by @tubemapper & @GettyImages 🖤

📖 Download the #WindrushManifesto: https://t.co/kJ3QCGwVvI

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

@ianmiles The racism on this post is extremely loud. 🤬

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

If you’re an emerging graphic designer within the first year of your career, don’t miss @_creativelives free upcoming Portfolio Review. I’ll be one of the industry professionals in attendance and will offer a portfolio review. Apply before 14 April.
https://t.co/gUn8fNV4sD

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

The Windrush stamp that I illustrated is part of the Royal Mail 100 years commemorative stamp collection. Proud to be in such esteemed company.

[Royal Mail Stamps @RoyalMailStamps]

Announced today: 100 Years of Commemorative Stamps

Celebrate British philatelic history with this fantastic homage to the last 100 years of commemorative stamps. Pre-order yours today 👉 https://t.co/joz1xUHjPO

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

So saddened to hear about Benjamin Zephaniah’s passing. He was a real trailblazer in all that he did. A real inspiration. Gone too soon. RIP

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

#Childrensbook #illustrationcommission drawing lots of #toads. I was one of 3 illustrators involved. I had such fun with this. More please!
Produced by: Hello Brave
Stories: @UsifuJalloh
Art Direction: Tori Flower
Design: Jane Mbanefo
Funded by: @ImpUrbanHealth

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

Pleased to share that I can now call myself an ‘award-winning illustrator’, as the Royal Mail Windrush stamps have won a design award. Whoop whoop. Huge congrats to all involved.

#sharkawards #designaward #royalmail #windrushstamps #awardwinningartist #awardwinningillustrator

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

October is not only #BlackHistoryMonth in the UK but is also Global Diversity Awareness Month. This illustration was commissioned by @elastic - and adopts the #SalutingOurSisters #bhm theme. A pattern was also created to go alongside the illustration in Elastic’s brand colours.

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

#BlackHistoryMonth campaign design for @EnfieldCouncil. Hand-drawn edging, patterns, and lots of colour. There’s some fab events on the lineup this month with the #bhm theme of #celebratingoursisters. For more check out @DAC_Enfield

#illustration #graphicdesign #posterdesign

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

@ChellaRamanan Black British and open to commissions here but unable to DM. My website details are on my profile.

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

@fiifidzansi Thanks a bunch Fiifi

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

On the @@BBCNews yesterday. Talking about the Windrush @RoyalMailStamps arts commissions with @AlvinKofi1

Special thanks goes out to @_thechase_ and @SuppleStudio for the creative directing.

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

New retail shutter design for Bolsito bag and shoes on Fore Street Edmonton. Installation by The Matchbox Collective in association with Fisher Cheng Architects. #publicart #retailshutter #shutterdesugn #illustration #blackartist #shoesandbags #bolsito

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

@HeidiMirza @RoyalMail So lovely to meet you Heidi at the BCA centre on the 15th :)

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

So this happened yesterday! The stamps that I drew for @RoyalMail are in @RMGreenwich! This art installation is in association with @CollectivMakers for #windrush75. The art is located in the museums reception area. Thanks @_thechase_ for the fab art direction.

[Absolutely Kareen @AbsolutelyK]

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Windrush ship docking at Tilbury and the Royal Mail stamps are now available to purchase at your local post office. This is one of mine titled, ‘From Small Island Life to Big Island Dreams’.

[The Chase @_thechase_]

Windrush Day 2023 sees the release of @RoyalMailStamps celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation.

Windrush: 75 Years Special Stamps are out now https://t.co/F88WDqPyqT

#Windrush #Windrush75 #windrushgeneration #WindrushDay #RoyalMail #Stamps

[The Chase @_thechase_]

From Small Island Life to Big Island Dreams and Taste the Caribbean by @absolutelyk

@RoyalMailStamps Windrush: 75 Years Special Stamps are out now. Read the case study on our website now: https://t.co/kQJuXEJwRX

#Windrush #Windrush75 #windrushgeneration #WindrushDay