We had the good fortune of connecting with Escada “DARKLORD” Gordon and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Escada “DARKLORD”, why did you pursue a creative career?
My goal was always to find or create a platform for my creative experience and life experience to coexist in. And what I ended up finding out was I am a very proficient cartoonist, comedy writer, and designer. Growing up in detroit was very interesting Especially being the creative and person that I am. Being a black nerd has always let me down a path of Redefining peoples perspectives n alternative minds some say imma genius I’d say im just doing my job.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I feel what really defines me as a separate entity within the world and scene of art. Is my mindset of what I believe art is And how it can be used to fabricate it through me. Was it easy? Hell no. I had so much push back in my community in detroit alone being a satirical artist And a controversial speaker/thinker with hot topics. Free Palestine. But yeah I’ve taken on many challenges and came out. Victorious each time, and I’m going to continue to do that. And my message to those reading is. “Don’t let them take your juice away. Because it’s a thirsty world, and we need all the sugar to keep it pushing.”

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
We going camping period all over the world

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would first have to start off Shouting out my mother and great grandmother. Two people who allowed me to develop in a way that lead me towards the career path that I took being a designer and a cartoonist. And im so thankful and blessed to have had them. Rest in peace treva Gordon (my mother) and Roberta adams (my great granny) the most super people I’ve ever met.

Website: https://www.darklordflowershop.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/darklord_escada?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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