Title: Don’t Get Me Vex

Artist: Kazvare Made It

Artwork Description: This work uses humour and popular imagery to explore cultural awareness, self-possession, and the management of frustration in Black diasporic life. In the foreground, a meme of Kermit the Frog wearing a kente hat signals cultural consciousness and engagement with heritage, while the speech bubble reads “Don’t get me vex.” The phrase evokes a Caribbean-inflected mode of expression, capturing both caution and restrained exasperation, a way of navigating social situations with composure and wit.

The vibrant, colourful backdrop amplifies the energy and playfulness of the piece, situating the figure within a context that celebrates cultural expression while remaining accessible and humorous. Don’t Get Me Vex reflects on the everyday negotiations of identity and expression, highlighting how humour, heritage, and self-awareness are intertwined strategies for resilience, pride, and cultural affirmation.

Medium: Printed as giclée prints on 100% cotton rag paper.

Size: A2