Jonathan Kent Adams

From large scale installations to tiny works on paper, Jonathan Kent Adams presents his paintings in traditional and unorthodox ways. This presentation allows for viewers to imagine those who do not follow social constructions existing alongside those who do. “I love the unfinished moments and unconventional presentation. Those moments allow viewers a place to be themselves,” said Adams. Adams’ work places emphasis on the figure, but also explores communication through still life, video, found objects, and poetry. Similar to contemporary artist, Lesley Dill, Adams creates realities that stem from words he encounters. His work encourages self-discovery amid traditions that often deny the outsider’s existence.

Jonathan received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting in 2014 from the University of Mississippi. He studied under Mary Beth McKenzie at the Art Student's League of New York in 2012. He currently resides and makes work in Oxford, Mississippi.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Winter Art Exhibit, Gallery 130, Oxford, MS. 2013

Secret Art Show, Yoknapatawpha Arts Counsel, Oxford, MS. 2013

One Night Stand: Motel Art Show, Curated Erin Austen Abbott. 2014

Summer Art Exhibit, Curated Jere Alle. Gallery 130. Oxford, MS. 2014

Sacrosanct: BFA Thesis Exhibit, Gallery 130, Oxford, MS. 2014

Secret Art Show, Yoknapatawpha Arts Counsel, Oxford, MS. 2014

Mississippi Collegiate Art Show, Curated Jean Donegan. 2015

One Night Stand: Motel Art Show, Curated Erin Austen Abbott. 2015

GIRLS ART SHOW, group art exhibit. Oxford, MS. 2015

Heartlines: Black+White Exhibit, Yoknapatawpha Arts Counsel. 2015

Art Gaysel: #OBSESSED, Curated Alexander Guerra. Miami, FL. 2015