Maya Angelou - The Caged Bird Sang and the World Listened - Digital Art on Matte Vertical Posters

This one-of-a-kind digital portrait by historian and creative Bradford Pazant honors the indomitable spirit of Maya Angelou, poet, activist, truth-teller, and voice of generations. Rendered in a textured chalk-etching style, the artwork captures Angelou mid-laughter, radiating both warmth and power. The background bursts with rays of deep orange and crimson, while a single soaring bird alludes to her iconic metaphor of the caged bird’s song, resilient, necessary, and uncontainable.

Angelou’s presence is haloed by a glowing sun-like circle, invoking reverence, legacy, and the guiding light she became through her words and witness. Her expression, joyful, open, triumphant, contrasts with the history she survived and transformed.

The accompanying text, “The caged bird sang, and the world listened,” speaks not only to her famous work but to the enduring echo of Black expression, survival, and creativity.

This piece is both homage and call, to listen, to lift, and to honor the power of voice.


.: Made with museum-grade archival paper (175gsm) for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction.
.: Find the perfect match to your customers' needs thanks to the 46 available sizes.
.: For indoor use only
.: Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts
.: NB! Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16"