Spotlight Artist

Jeremy Biggers

West
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Defiant 001 (Mattie)

Person in colorful, layered outfit adorned with plush toys and a bright red-orange wig.

oil on stretched canvas

Defiant 015 (Nikolas)

Man in casual clothes standing against a background of evenly spaced black dots.

oil on stretched canvas

Presence (Killa and Celine)

Man in a black coat holding a child, overlaid with yellow dots on a gray background.

acrylic and oil on cradled wood panel

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Artist Statement

 Jeremy Biggers draws inspiration from his personal experiences and the way they shape his perspective of the world. His artwork explores themes of identity, particularly in relation to his experience as a Black man in America. Through his unique visual language, he employs his signature “hyper-red” color to convey a sense of aspiration and a rejection of complacency.

The dots that are a recurring element in Biggers’s work represent his mother and the ladybugs that visited him after her passing. These symbols hold a deep personal significance for the artist and add an additional layer of meaning to his pieces.

Through his art, Biggers seeks to establish a connection with the viewer, encouraging sincere conversation and facilitating the discovery of new perspectives. His hope is that his work will resonate with the viewer, inspiring them to explore their own identity and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.

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