Art Appreciation
Jamaal Barber, born in 1980 in Virginia and raised in Littleton, North Carolina, discovered his passion for art at a young age, inspired by the captivating illustrations in children's books and comics. This early fascination led him to create his own images on various materials, including the back of textbooks. It wasn't until high school, after learning about the life and legacy of artist Romare Bearden, that Barber decided to pursue a career as an artist.
He earned a BA in Communication Arts from East Carolina University and an MFA in Printmaking from Georgia State University. In 2013, Barber shifted his focus to printmaking after being introduced to screen printing, though he also engages in painting, collages, and ink wash drawings.
His fine art is displayed at the ZuCot Gallery and has been featured in various exhibitions, including the Decatur Arts Festival and the Atlanta Print Biennial Show. Notably, his work delves into themes of black identity, American social structures, and propagandistic imagery. Barber's artistic reach extends beyond exhibitions, as he has contributed to projects for notable institutions such as Black Art in America, Emory University, The New York Times 1619 Project, and Twitter. Additionally, he co-hosts the Studio Noize Podcast, dedicated to spotlighting artists and creators of the diaspora.
Sources:
https://www.jbarberstudio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jbarberstudio/
https://www.davidsongalleries.com/collections/jamaal-barber
https://adamatl.org/global-artist-spotlight/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-y4lke
https://bluespiral1.com/artwork/27401-something-wonderful-iv?artistsid=1115
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