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Henry L. Jones
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Biography
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Henry L. Jones is African American artist, writer and author. As a child he had the intense habit of staring at people and objects. His grandmother, who was a portrait artist noticed his trance, would ask him what he was looking at. She then taught him how to delve into objects and begin to lock images in his head to later draw. Jones, after many years, still uses this technique to create vibrant and colorful images in his work.
Jones is a Chicago transplant who finds inspiration in how forces shape the world. His work tends to focus on cultural and social issues with messages of hope and redemption. He sees those forces everywhere from the strong bonds within a family to the dynamics with a city resulting in violence. His ultimate goal is to tap into that final healing force of redemption and a message of hope. Raised in Detroit, Michigan he saw gang wars and fought to stay out of them.
Now a soldier armed with colors he paints the streets teaching children and adults there is another path. Whether in workshops, classrooms, summer programs or exhibits Jones' vibrant, colorful paintings reveal windows into many worlds. Although a self-taught artist, he's a Fisk University alumnus. He's achieved much exposure and exhibit opportunities by staying busy working artist, writer and author.
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Exhibitions
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Some major exhibitions include: Tennessee State Museum, Atlanta International Museum, Museum of Science & Industry, Cheekwood Museum, DuSable Museum, Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building, Van Vechten Fine Arts Gallery, Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery, University of Illinois, Japan Afro-American Friendship Center, Tennessee State University, Austin Peay State University, Northeastern University, North Park University, Malcolm X College, Hartford Biblical Institute, and other institutions.
Selected gallery exhibitions include: In the Gallery, Peter Jones Gallery, Susan Woodson Gallery, Nicole Gallery, South Side Community Art Center, Madison Art Center, William King Regional Arts Center, BAGIT Gallery, Zaire Unlimited Cultural Center, South Shore Cultural Center, Liz Long Gallery, Ziegiest Gallery, Urban Art Retreat, Monthaven Gallery, and many more venues.
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