The Gibbes Museum of Art welcomes Charleston-based artist Nathan Durfee and Boston-based artist Javontae Jenkins for session III of the Visiting Artists program, in residence starting August 28 through October 8, 2023. Nathan will hold open studio hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Javontae’s open studio hours will be Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm for the public to see these artists at work.
Nathan Durfee
Currently based in Charleston, Nathan Durfee is known across the Southeast for his captivating use of color and pop-surrealist narratives. With a background in children’s book illustration, Nathan Durfee now uses that aesthetic to convey the nuances and complexity of the human experience. Many of his whimsical characters are faced with tough yet universal decisions, conveying a sense of security in an unsure world to the viewer. For more information about Nathan Durfee, click here.
Javontae Jenkins
Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Javonte Jenkins describes his art style as, “very surreal with cartoonist flares expressed to display the personality within each individual piece.” This ramifies through a series of powerful imagery, whimsical perspectives and compelling truths that will surely redefine modern art through new, stylized aesthetics. Jenkins creates modern art that signifies the urgency for spiritual development, social reform and individuality. For more information about Javontae Jenkins, click here.
-Submitted by Gibbes Museum