The Notorious B.I.G. It Was All A Dream (Jesus Piece) Trading Card

Carl Cozier (aka Holy Moly) is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Bristol. Originally from a small town in Oxfordshire he comes from a fine art / graphic design background who weaves saturated color and pattern into artworks positively bursting with energy! 

"My goal was to portray the immense presence of Christopher Wallace, moving beyond a single, over-familiar image. I synthesized elements from various photographs to create a unique depiction, choosing a pose that aligned with my artistic vision for this print. This piece marks a significant step, as it's my first to blend typography and illustration, two strands of my practice. The result was super compelling and I plan to explore this combination much more with future projects.

The opening lyrics of 'Juicy' felt essential, not as a personal favorite, but as a tribute to 'Ready To Die's' 30th anniversary. This iconic line, deeply ingrained in popular culture, complements the pose and the contemplative, almost hazy mood I aimed to capture. The typographic design and its outlines serve to segment the composition, the font choice for the word 'Dream' pays homage to the famous Versace logo, as Biggie was well known for wearing Black Medusa shades." - Holy Moly