"Afro-Classical
(The Submay Series)

Artist Statement

My latest series, "Afro-Classical" The Subway Series continues my exploration
into the element, eye believe constitute and define soul. In this series eye
attempt to pick up where "The Archeology of Soul" and "Cotton Field of
Chants and Hollas" series left off. These works look at not just the origins of
Jazz music but instead takes the viewer down the path of the construction of
the Jazz Community and historically crucial role of the Jazz Venue.

Metaphorically using, the urban transit logo, train tracks and rhythm of the
music, eye attempt to let that spirit of Jazz shine through. My use of paint and
color choices anchor the backdrop, eye use suggestive patterns that might hint
at the bright city lights displayed in many urban night spots worldwide. With
the addition of the piano keys, Icons and documented moments in Jazz
History, this series represents the nuance of Jazz Culture and reinforces it's
historical Importance. These elements combined for me, brings classic Jazz
into an artistic contemporary present attempting to once again edge closer to
the origins, ingredients and understanding of SOUL.

More currents works

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The Lost Plantation Scrolls

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*Artist statements and images coming soon