CHAMPIONSHIP BANNER

The limited edition Banner series salutes the shared synergies between artists and athletes, embodying female excellence, relentlessness, and creativity. 

Crafted sustainably from recycled plastic polymer and in partnership with material sciences company Bionic Yarns, the Championship Banner reclaims the iconic banner as an emblem of female empowerment.

“I'm thrilled to launch this limited edition collaboration, marked by a banner that embodies the champion spirit. With rhinestones shining like a trophy, I envision this banner transcending sports, becoming a dazzling fusion of artistry and triumph intersecting art and the sport of the game,” said Mickalene Thomas, Founding Creative Director of Art Arena™.

Product Details

Each 3 x 6-foot banner is handcrafted using sustainable materials and features Thomas’s signature patchwork and layering, enriched with hand-applied rhinestones. The banners showcase the artist’s distinctive “Champs” and “Crown” iconography alongside her signature jewels. A fully framed, limited edition of 40 banners is now available for inquiries.

About the Artist

Mickalene Thomas is a groundbreaking artist known for her critically acclaimed portraits that deconstruct traditional notions of beauty, race, and gender, focusing particularly on the portrayal of black women. By incorporating photography and diverse materials, Thomas expands the narrative of black women in art history, fostering a powerful sense of self-empowerment among her subjects.