B(9)rn

B(9)rn

Stacey A. Robinson
American, b. 1972

archival inkjet print of a digital drawing
52 x 34 inches

print

The Five-Percent Nation (aka) the Nation of Gods and Earths is a Black nationalist movement formed in 1964 by their founder Clarence 13X. Their influence is integral in the originals of Hip Hop culture. Connecting their human relationship to the universe Five-Percenters utilize a coded alphabetical and numerical system which represents attributes for life and self-governance. The numerical system which is called Supreme Mathematics uses numbers 1-0. 1 = Knowledge
2 = Wisdom
3 = Understanding
4 = Culture/Freedom
5 = Power/Refinement
6 = Equality
7 = God 8 = Build/Destroy
9 = Born
0 = Cipher.

In this series I’m providing a visual language to the written meaning of the Supreme Mathematics. An interpretation of what these attributes mean for me. This is a deeper dive into grasping better understanding of Five Percenter lessons and culture I’ve heard growing up.

Gift of the Artist