Young artists celebrate 'black beauty' in photo series

Updated Oct. 20, 2016, 4:40 p.m. | By ECR Newswatch

In incredible photos celebrating the beauty of black women, make-up artist Moshoodat Sanni and photographer, Joey Rosado have teamed up to create a photographic series 'Mooshoodat'. See the artwork below.

It features a number of black women - including a cancer survivor, Ericka Hart, incorporating make-up and bold colours of paint.

South African model, Tshepiso Ralehlathe is also featured in the series.

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The series that has caught the attention of a global audience has been featured in notable publications such as Glamour Magazine UK and Essence Magazine.

According to Essence Magazine, 24-year-old Mooshoodat 'wanted women of color to see the light and the magic [they] carry!"

See the incredible images below.

---- "Don't touch my hair When it's the feelings I wear Don't touch my soul When it's the rhythm I know Don't touch my crown They said the vision I've found Don't touch what's there When it's the feelings I wear" ---- ---- Lyrics from @saintrecords "Don't Touch My Hair" Model: @danielledesireexoxo Mua/Art Director: @moshoodat Photographer: @islandboiphotography #islandboiphotography #lifestyle #beautyofawoman #blackisbeautiful #myblackisbeautiful #melanin #unapologetic #blackmodelsmatter #lovetheskinyourein #melaninmagic #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #empower #inspiration #motivation #determination #confidence #greatness #strength #strongwomen #fearless #powerful #courageous #curlbox #afroellemag #afropunk #africaninspiredshow #africanprintsinfashion #solange #donttouchmyhair

A photo posted by Joey Rosado (@islandboiphotography) on Oct 1, 2016 at 1:45pm PDT

"Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace." --- --- Model: @iamtico Mua: @plushbeauty_ Photographer: @islandboiphotography #islandboiphotography #lifestyle #beautyofawoman #blackisbeautiful #myblackisbeautiful #lovetheskinyourein #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #melanin #melaninmagic #blackmodelsmatter #unapologetic #inspiration #motivation #determination #greatness #strength #flowers #strongwoman #powerful #ambitious #fearless #courageous #curlbox #afroellemag #afropunk #africaninspiredshow #bookme #investinyourself

A photo posted by Joey Rosado (@islandboiphotography) on Oct 15, 2016 at 10:34am PDT

"Flowers lift the spirit and refresh the soul." --- --- Model: @nerissanefeteri Stylist: @onlylboutique Photographer: @islandboiphotography #islandboiphotography #lifestyle #beautyofawoman #blackisbeautiful #myblackisbeautiful #nerissanefeteri #loclivin #locs #lovetheskinyourein #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #melanin #melaninmagic #blackmodelsmatter #unapologetic #inspiration #motivation #determination #greatness #strength #strongwoman #powerful #ambitious #fearless #courageous #curlbox #afroellemag #afropunk #africaninspiredshow

A photo posted by Joey Rosado (@islandboiphotography) on Oct 19, 2016 at 12:13pm PDT

"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. You were born to make art." --- --- Model: @tshepiso_ralehlathe Mua/Concept/Creative Direction: @moshoodat Photographer: @islandboiphotography #islandboiphotography #lifestyle #beautyofawoman #blackisbeautiful #myblackisbeautiful #art #melanin #unapologetic #blackmodelsmatter #lovetheskinyourein #melaninmagic #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #empower #inspiration #motivation #determination #confidence #greatness #strength #strongwomen #fearless #powerful #courageous #curlbox #afroellemag #afropunk #africaninspiredshow #africanprintsinfashion #investinyourself

A photo posted by Joey Rosado (@islandboiphotography) on Sep 12, 2016 at 12:47pm PDT

"You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest-self, to live your purpose, and to do it courageously. Live your life fearlessly." --- --- Model: @danielledesireexoxo Mua: @moshoodat Photographer: @islandboiphotography #islandboiphotography #lifestyle #beautyofawoman #blackisbeautiful #myblackisbeautiful #lovetheskinyourein #moshoodat #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #melanin #melaninmagic #blackmodelsmatter #unapologetic #inspiration #motivation #determination #greatness #strength #strongwoman #powerful #ambitious #fearless #courageous #curlbox #afroellemag #afropunk #africaninspiredshow #naturalhairdaily #afro

A photo posted by Joey Rosado (@islandboiphotography) on Oct 18, 2016 at 11:09am PDT

Photos by Island Boi Photography.

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