Medium: Laser-engraved illustration on natural maple wood

Dimensions: 12 inches x 18 inches

Year: 2025

This image captures the fire and poetry of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, radiating strength and conviction, flanked by explosive symbols—fists, flames, crowns, and lightning bolts—that mirror the force of his words and punches.

Ali was more than a boxer. He was a revolutionary wrapped in silk shorts—a man who turned the boxing ring into a stage for resistance, identity, and transformation. This piece honors that legacy, not just through his likeness, but through a chaotic dance of graffiti-like marks that echo his impact: loud, unpredictable, unforgettable. The mix of iconography speaks to his many battles, inside and outside the ring: race, war, religion, fame, and selfhood.

As part of the Eternal Symbols series, this work positions Ali as a living archetype—equal parts prophet, warrior, and trickster. He didn’t just float like a butterfly or sting like a bee. He scorched his place into the world with every word and every round.