Mickaël Mehala aka Black Childish is a Martinican illustrator based in Amsterdam. With his unique practise of playing and integrating 2D with 3D, whether that’s featured on screens or murals, Black Childish always aspires to create work that is fun, bold and expressive.
Drawing inspiration from his rich cultural heritage, as well as music and pop culture, Black Childish’s work features a colourful and playful side, where his characters transform into visual poetry that can be humorous or ethereal. As an artist that likes to explore techniques to evoke versatile textures and styles, Black Childish pushes the boundaries of what constitutes a 3D artist.
With a lifelong passion for visual arts, and formal training in graphic design and motion design, his clients include WeTransfer, Spotify, Channel 4, New York African Film Festival and Omek.
