Opening: saturday, january 25 • 3-5pm
The art of Ben Jones is a spiritual journey that continues the struggle for identity, freedom, justice and love for the salvation of the human family. Ben reveals his sense of responsibility to his ancestral legacy by continuing the work against oppression, exploitation and hegemony through the symbolic power of his work. Ben has battled much of his life for spaces where his culture can be honoured and respected with equal validity amongst others. His struggle has been a journey documented not only in the array of his works, but in the actions he has taken as an activist and speaker on the political issues of our time… Each of Ben’s humble offerings reveals his prayer for greater understanding and love. At a glance we witness instances of transformative energies called forth for a world still within our grasp, if we open our minds and our hearts.
The Infinite Interweave
Acrylic, digital print on canvas
42 x 42”
2024
"Most of my work has been a back and forth between figurative and abstract imagery. In regards to content, the thinking I use originate from various African cosmologies; whether they be historical, cultural, spiritual, or political. "My work tends to focus on those things which push us in the direction of questioning our’s and societies’ humanity; whether they be our own personal or collective humanity. Our struggle in my mind is to struggle for Peace and Justice. I feel Spirituality and concerns for the Environment are essential parts of the struggle for our humanity. RESISTANCE TO THINGS WHICH ARE INHUMANE IS MY CALLING AND MY MISSION".
