Artistic Identity & Culture: Jade Griffin's Creative Journey
Embrace the journey with 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, hosted by none other than Rob Lee. Today our guest is Jade Griffin, a self-taught painter hailing from Fort Myers, Florida. Jade's vibrant and evocative artwork serves as a visual reflection of her internal thoughts and interpretations of life experiences. Delving into her personal narrative, Jade's creations unveil her journey as a black androgynous woman rooted in Southern black culture, shaped by the ideologies of her upbringing. Through her unconventional use of oil, acrylic, and soft and oil pastels, Jade crafts captivating pieces infused with movement, sensuality, emotion, wit, and sexuality. Her overlapping brushstroke techniques convey a direct yet subjective storytelling approach, delving into narratives that encompass sexuality, stereotypes, emotion, gender fluidity, and the realms of African American and LGBTQ culture. Jade's work has graced exhibitions such as Love Your Rebellion's Murals on Tour Traveling Exhibition, Alliance For The Art's "Challenging Stereotypes," and the "JUST SAY GAY" Art exhibition with Fabulous Art Foundation.
In this session, we take a closer look at:
- Jade Griffin's artwork reflects her experiences as a black androgynous woman growing up in Southern black culture.
- She aims to bring attention to underrepresented communities and challenge traditional notions of identity, race, and gender through her art.
- Jade's work is characterized by its abstract and figurative style, using vibrant colors to draw viewers in and spark conversations.
- She intentionally leaves certain elements of her paintings open to interpretation, allowing viewers to bring their own perspectives and experiences to the artwork.
- Jade's upcoming exhibition will explore her personal journey and upbringing, highlighting the stories and experiences of black women in the South.
Jade shares her journey as an artist and the inspiration behind her work. She discusses her early experiences with art, her decision to pursue it full-time, and the themes she explores in her paintings. Jade's work focuses on her experiences as a black androgynous woman and aims to shed light on the Southern black culture that shaped her. She discusses the importance of representation and the need for more diverse voices in the art world. Jade also talks about her upcoming exhibition and the intention behind her use of color and imagery in her work.
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This program is supported (in part) by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
If you have a story about art, culture, or community, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on 'The Truth In This Art' podcast.
Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart
Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.
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Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Guest
Jade Griffin
a self-taught painter/artist who is originally from and is currently based in Fort Myers, Florida