2PAC

It began as an exploration of the density of collage: how many layers can a poster hold before it becomes noise? The answer, it turns out, is more than most people think, if the hierarchy is properly controlled.

Five different photographs of Tupac Shakur in different eras are arranged and scaled to create depth through overlap rather than perspective. The photographs are manipulated in different ways: some are heavy in halftones and faded into the background, while others are crisp and have a high contrast red outline that brings them forward. The end result is a poster that demands attention: the more you look at it, the more you find.

The color palette is deliberately limited in order to keep the entire image cohesive and unified despite the presence of five different photographs within the image. The three words of text: REALIZE / REAL EYES / REAL LIES, are one of the most recognizable wordplays of Tupac Shakur and are arranged in banner-style labels that cut through the vertical layers and add structure.

The halftone dot texture across the entire background unifies every element and gives it the feel of an oversized printed page torn from a 90s magazine spread.

What this shows a client: if you're a music brand, a clothing company, or an event producer who wants a tribute or artist poster that feels culturally authentic rather than a Wikipedia screenshot with text on it — this is the approach. Dense, layered, and deliberate.