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Darren Jackson. As I journey through this world, the more intrigued I become with the evolution of nature and the human life form. Artistically I like to explore the inner soul of people as they experience change resulting from our environmental conditions; and how they respond to the many social challenges we all face in this eventful and colorful world. I use oil paint as my medium to capture that "essence of the moment". Join me as I illustrate the colorful spirit that shapes and defines our everyday life from the inside out.
St. Louis Missouri native, Darren Jackson is an "artist by nature". His unique style in the modern form of abstract expressionism, offers a vibrant experience to the world of art. Each piece of his work is designed to convey a universal message that touches on various life concepts, such as romance, spirituality, and family values. His unique ability to create "omniform" figures, sculpture, and atmosphere provoke an array of emotions. Using oil as his medium, Darren creates many of his pieces in bright, bold colors that are immediately engaging, globally symbolic, and evoke energy in the mind of the viewer.
Darren Jackson’s passion for art began at a very young age. Due to the lack of economic resources he would draw and use coloring books as an outlet for entertainment around the house. While in his senior year in high school he showed enough potential to impress his teacher, who highly recommended that he pursue an art career. However, after graduation he chose a career in the U.S. Air Force. During his tenure in the military he studied Health Care Sciences and went on to become a successful Radiology Technologist.
His interest in art was refueled after taking a trip to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. He quickly began taking fine art classes and private lessons to gain knowledge about the art community. In November 2003, Darren’s talent was recognized again when one of his oil paintings was accepted into a contest called "To Extremes a Show of Heightened Realism and Pure Abstraction", and then exhibited at the Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel, Maryland.
In 2007, his art has changed from the traditional Photo Realism style to a more modern style called Abstract Expressionism. He draws inspiration from artists such as Auguste Rodin, Elizabeth Catlett, and many African Sculpture Artists from Zimbabwe to Ghana. He is a member of the Black Artists of D.C. and the Washington Project for the Arts (Corcoran), and the Prince George’s Artists Association of Maryland.
Darren’s dreams are to stimulate your mind, move your body, and soothe your soul. |
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