Jonte Drew

Jonte’ Drew is a visual artist from Paterson, New Jersey. He attended William Paterson University, where he received both a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2018 and a Master of Fine Arts in 2021.
Jonte’s style is one that utilizes humor to investigate the shared experiences of African Americans in America, the commodification of urban culture and the conversations surrounding mental health. His paintings and drawings often feature himself and other Black individuals in the midst of colorful and idealized environments. In addition, he emphasizes the humanity of his subjects by placing them in various scenes of leisure and domesticity in their plight of finding serenity and joy, while challenging the critical portrayal of masculinity and physicality as it relates to the perception of Black men.

William Paterson University
MFA, 2021

William Paterson University
BFA, 2018

2023, Brooklyn, Black Boy Art Show
2022, Gallery Aferro, Tell Me More About Yourself
2022, Village One Art Gallery, Revealing The Beauty Within
2022, Akwaaba Gallery, From Where I Stand
2021, Pro Arts Gallery, Take a Breath Solo Exhibition
2021, Art Fair 14C Annual Art Fair
2021, William Paterson University, In Green Pastures Solo Exhibition
2020, ABell Visuals, Trap Art Exhibition
2019, Rutgers University Newark School of Science and Art Group Show
2019, Zinzani Studios, The Brightest Light is Black Art Show
2018, William Paterson University Student Art Show
2017, William Paterson University Student Art Show
2016, William Paterson University Student Art Show
2013, Passaic County Community College Student Art Show
2012, Passaic County Technical Institute Senior Art Exhibition