Jed Williams
Oshun's Lair, 2024
Oil, acrylic sharpie/mixed/collage on canvas
32" x 42"

Artist Statement

This work, "Oshun's Lair"was part of an exhibit at my studio (JWS) focused on the spiritual aspect of Yoruba culture. I first became interested in the Yoruba culture because I have several friends in Philadelphia who are of Yoruba heritage; moreover a philosopher friend of mine shared an essay inspired by aspects of Yoruba culture, gods and beliefs. This essay dovetailed with my fascination with mythology, legends, and spirituality in general. I should also like to inspire viewers to start their own inquiries and research into African cultures and the legends previously unknown to them.

Artist Bio

Jed was born in Philadelphia, USA, in 1975 and brought up in Paris, France; he is a French and American dual citizen now based in Philadelphia, USA. Jed comes from an artistic background-his father was the celebrated poet C.K Williams and his mother is a jeweler. A noted and prolific Philadelphia painter, Jed graduated from the University of the Arts (BFA in Painting and Drawing, 2000) and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (Certificate in Painting, 2005), both located in Philadelphia. Since graduating from the Pennsylvania Academy he has been exhibiting his work in both solo and group capacity in many different venues in Philadelphia, Phoenixville , New Jersey, New York City, Brooklyn, Miami, Portland OR and other cities. Jed also has had work in private collections in the US, France and Eastern Europe; and one of his paintings was acquired Ruttenberg Center for Autism.And, from 2010 to 2020.

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