Out of the Shadows: Jason Collins, NBA; Brittney Griner, WNBA; Michael Sam, NFL by Alyssa Winans

Transcend

Each Creative Action Network poster is hand-printed and handled to make sure that only the highest quality is offered and sent out. The sturdy matte paper and premium inks create a vibrant, museum-quality image that looks great both framed and unframed. Posters are printed in Los Angeles, CA on Epson Enhanced Matte Paper heavyweight stock, with a wide color gamut and Epson UltraChrome HDR ink-jet technology. The framed poster arrives wrapped in a protective yet lightweight black frame and includes a shatter-resistant acrylite front protector that won't break during shipping. International orders may be subject to customs duties & taxes. 

Proceeds Support:

Proceeds support Boys & Girls Clubs, promoting and enhancing the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Transcend is a collection of designs depicting the men and women, movements, and moments which transcend any one team or sport or era and hold power and meaning far beyond any scoreboard.

See More Designs From This Collection »

Design By: Alyssa Winans
Alyssa Winans

Based in San Francisco, Alyssa is concept artist and illustrator, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, and is fond of imaginative illustration, yellowtail and frozen yogurt. 
www.alyssawinans.com

 

Design By: Alyssa Winans
Alyssa Winans

Based in San Francisco, Alyssa is concept artist and illustrator, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, and is fond of imaginative illustration, yellowtail and frozen yogurt. 
www.alyssawinans.com

 

Artist Statement

This piece started with a fair bit of research. Through articles and images, I wanted to learn as much as I could about the three athletes I would be portraying. It was very important to me to be as respectful in my idea and rendering as possible. I also looked into LGBT athletes worldwide and their roles throughout history, because to me they have been a key part of everything leading up to the moment we wanted to focus on this time. For me, it was one of the most inspiring reference projects I’ve done. I think it takes a tremendous amount of courage to be upfront with who you are, especially in an environment that has historically not always been the most accepting. I can only hope that people take heart from Brittney, Jason, and Michael’s example, and that of other LGBT role models worldwide. It would be wonderful if people of all ages and backgrounds feel they can be safely open about who they are no matter what they choose to pursue in life. — Alyssa Winans