Proud to announce @giannilee’s newest collaboration with MLS: “The Seeds We Plant. The Flowers We Share,” the 2023 edition of MLS’ annual Juneteenth initiative.
”This year’s concept was inspired by the artwork I created in collaboration with Black Players for Change and world-renowned photographer and founder of Charcoal Pitch F.C, Mel D. Cole.
I created 29 collectible jerseys with variant artwork colors that will be signed by players and auctioned off with funds going to organizations that impact the Black community in each club’s local market. As a new addition, I also designed a commemorative patch to complement the 29 unique jerseys representing each
individual MLS club. Fans can bid on the collectibles at MLSauctions.com.
Storytelling is undeniably one of the most influential modes of communication. Just like seeds, stories have the ability to propagate and disseminate information in the absence of modern technology. Collaborating with MLS, I was solely dedicated to exploring that concept through a soccer jersey. By incorporating my ‘Blue Hand’ motif, I aimed to narrate the tale of African cultural unity in the diaspora and illustrate how it continues to flourish, akin to a plant, within the fabric of American society each passing day.”
”This year’s concept was inspired by the artwork I created in collaboration with Black Players for Change and world-renowned photographer and founder of Charcoal Pitch F.C, Mel D. Cole.
I created 29 collectible jerseys with variant artwork colors that will be signed by players and auctioned off with funds going to organizations that impact the Black community in each club’s local market. As a new addition, I also designed a commemorative patch to complement the 29 unique jerseys representing each
individual MLS club. Fans can bid on the collectibles at MLSauctions.com.
Storytelling is undeniably one of the most influential modes of communication. Just like seeds, stories have the ability to propagate and disseminate information in the absence of modern technology. Collaborating with MLS, I was solely dedicated to exploring that concept through a soccer jersey. By incorporating my ‘Blue Hand’ motif, I aimed to narrate the tale of African cultural unity in the diaspora and illustrate how it continues to flourish, akin to a plant, within the fabric of American society each passing day.”