Lamar Jones

American artist Lamar Jones, uses themes of love, light and darkness in his work, blending pop-realism with expressionism. His concepts touch the fragility of life and the beauty of nature against the soulless uniformity of the urban world. Inspiring through art activism, his most recent work gives an abstract interpretation on politics and social injustice.

I like to manipulate the familiarity of iconic characters, to give my art a nostalgic feeling. At the same time, twist the suggestive narrative to a visceral topic, to create a mature conversational piece. My work is influenced by everyday life. Sometimes I find inspiration through my muse. I often find inspiration through nature and my personal opinions that I feel are relatable. For me, art is about the vibe. My goal for every piece is to provoke thought. I create to speak a visual language of love and silent protest.

Oct 2018- Other Art Fair | Santa Monica, LA
Mar 2017- Venue One | Art for Life | Chicago, IL
Feb 2017- Fulton Market Gallery | Chicago, IL
Oct 2016- Paint the Runway | Baltimore, MD
Sep 2016- the Set NYC curated by Pim Shih | Manhattan, NY
Aug 2016- “Art in Dusk” curated by Moh Ducis | Washington, D.C.
July 2016- “Art•ist Expo” | Baltimore, MD
June 2016- “Art in Dusk” | Washington, D.C.
June 2014- “Panorama” | Washington, D.C.
June 2014- RAW | Creative Alliance Gallery | Baltimore, MD
Jan 2012- Art Fusion | Mindbolic | Washington D.C.