‘Hear Me Roar’

‘Hear Me Roar’, 2023

Ken Egu of  Books of Egu

Giclee on Canvas, Stretched, Ready to Hang – 24″ x 18″

‘Hear Me Roar’ is a powerful piece from the Endangered Series depicting a solitary tiger roaring into the sky—a cry of defiance, survival, and mourning. This artwork symbolizes the growing silence in the wild as tigers face extinction due to habitat loss and human encroachment. It serves as both a tribute to their strength and a call to action to protect these magnificent creatures before their roar is silenced forever.

Ken Egu is an award-winning director, artist, and educator specializing in interactive media and film production. Born in Nigeria and raised in the Bay Area, Ken now resides in Los Angeles, where his work reflects his African heritage through vibrant, Afrocentric art styles and metaphorical storytelling.

With a Master’s Degree in Interactive Media & Game Design from USC and a Bachelor’s in Digital Media Arts from Duquesne University, Ken merges academic excellence with creative innovation. His accolades include the 2018 Los Angeles Animation Festival Humanitarian Award for “Land of the Free?” and the 2020 Cantina Arts Foundation #ArtCannotBeCancelled Award. Ken also created “The Forerunners Gospel” mobile games, earning the 2021 Intellectuapp “Apps of the Month” Award.