Jay Golding

Jay Golding’s mixed-media portrait and figurative paintings explore the relationship between his Caribbean heritage and the African influence in his personal life. Exploring themes related to ancient mythology and migration — Golding’s work ranges from depictions of masked figures to friends and relatives — placed in either natural settings or against flat backgrounds. Typically employing the use of a vibrant color palette, Golding occasionally incorporates textures caused by the use of paint mediums and recycled materials such as paper towels and other found elements. The Ghanaian-inspired pseudonym Kwame frequently appears in signage on Jay’s work, signifying the connection he feels to his tribal roots.

2015 Bachelors in Studio Art, Kean University, Union, NJ

2011 Associate in Arts, Essex County College, Newark, NJ

Solo Exhibitions
2017 Omo, Solo(s) Project House, Newark, NJ

Selected Group Exhibitions
2023 New Jersey Arts Annual, Noyes Museum Arts Garage, Atlantic City, NJ

43rd Annual Juried Exhibition, The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, NJ. USA

2022 The Gigantic Miniature Show, Deep Space Gallery, Jersey City, NJ

2021 MASKPARADE, Akwaaba Gallery, Newark, NJ

2020 The Gigantic Miniature Show, Deep Space Gallery, Jersey City, NJ

2019 With Shackles.. We Fly, Akwaaba Gallery, Newark, NJ

2018 Printers in Residence VIII, Newark Print Shop, Newark, NJ

Walls to Smalls, Deep Space Gallery, Jersey City, NJ

2017 Fires of Rebellion, Yendor, Newark, NJ
Art All Night, Artworks Trenton, Trenton, NJ
The Welcoming, Yendor, Plainfield, NJ

2016 Art All Night, Artworks Trenton, Trenton, NJ
Super 8 Art Auction, Gallery Aferro, Newark, NJ

2014 Fall Salon Show, Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Summer Salon Show, Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
50 Shades of Spring, East Gallery, Brooklyn, NY

2013 Index Art Center, Newark, NJ
Spring Student Art Show, Kean University, Union, NJ