By John Obafemi Jones, Afro-Diasporic Expressionist | Cultural Storyteller | Legacy Builder   Before the colors. Before the canvas. “There is silence” my process starts not with paint, but breath. Each of my works is a form of meditation, a ritual. I listen for voices before me—those who could not paint or speak freely, yet passed down the “spirit”. I mix colors like family recipes—some from the South, others with Caribbean light. Underpainting becomes a form of memory, each

By John Obafemi Jones Beyond the Face: Why Many Black Artists Choose Abstraction Over Realism. As an artist, I’ve spent years studying the unspoken truths that live behind brushstrokes, color, and composition. Yet one question often surfaces in conversations about Black art: “Why do so many Black artists leave faces black or without detail?” It’s not a lack of technique. It’s a radical act of resistance, representation, and reclamation. When we omit facial details, we’re not

By John Obafemi Jones — Artist & Cultural Legacy Advocate The Art of the In-Between Across continents and generations, artists from diasporic backgrounds are painting what it feels like to live between worlds. Neither fully at home in the ancestral land nor entirely assimilated into the adopted culture, these artists inhabit an in-between space—a fluid identity that resists confinement. Consider the Caribbean-British artist who layers ancestral color with urban rhythm. The

By John Obafemi Jones “When we say we own a piece of art, what we really mean is—we’re carrying it forward.” The Quiet Power of...

By John Obafemi Jones, Afro-Diasporic Expressionist | Fine Artist | Cultural Storyteller "Ellaville Juke" 2023 More Than Paint: A Legacy...

This week, let's embark on a thought-provoking journey together. Imagine unraveling a vibrant mosaic, yet within its pieces hides a less...

In the colorful tapestry of artistic expressions by the African diaspora, African, African American, and Afro-Caribbean artists have...

Fifteen years ago, I learned my wife had breast cancer. On that day, it felt like my world had ended. She had "Stage 1 breast cancer"....

Welcome to my blog. Today, I will embark on a journey through the remarkable contributions of African American artists to the...

The Ultimate Guide to Art Collection Management - Part 3 Welcome to the final part of our series on art collection management. Here, we...

In this second part of our series on curating your personal art collection, we delve into discovering and purchasing art. Finding Art...

Part 1: Welcome to the first installment of a series on curating your personal art collection. Whether you're a seasoned collector or...

Art is a dialogue, an intricate tango between the creator and the observer. Each step, each brushstroke I make as an artist, is met with...

Art is more than just a creative outlet; it's a mirror to our soul, reflecting our innermost thoughts, emotions, and experiences. As I...

The path toward authenticity can be long and winding. I have discovered that being compassionate and patient with oneself is necessary to...

“It’s We Who Wear the Mask.” 2023 Mix media 16” x 20” $500.00 The mixed media painting "It is We Who Wear the Mask" is a tribute to the...

As the caribbean sun bursts through my studio window, it catches the gleam of wet paint, bringing my canvases to life in a dance of...

"Fleeting to the Jordan" 2023 John Obafemi Jones 24" X 36" $3000 "I'll meet you in the morning when you reach the promised land on the...

"Revelations" an Exhibition: 17 March - 16 April 2022 24 Company Street, Christiansted St. Croix USVI 00820. Cane Roots Art Gallery Cane...