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About Jerrell

Baltimore County

Jerrell Gibbs’ work is often sourced from albums he finds of Black American families in the 70’s-90’s that capture moments of intimacy, leisure and elegance. Gibbs highlights subtle adornments found in these domestic spaces, which represent cultural symbols in an era where Black folks created beauty with whatever means they had. He leans into a method of painting that supports the duality of Black people who may not have resources, and yet are active in creating world-renowned culture and… more

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Entre Nous

Entre Nous  features loved ones and familiar figures of Jerrell Gibbs in contexts of leasure. The series connects the artist's relationship between Baltimore City, his hometown, and Paris, France, two critical sites of artistic and personal growth for Jerrell. 
  • Jerrell Gibbs, Nous Love Chicken, But Had The Duck, 2022. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
    Jerrell Gibbs, Nous Love Chicken, But Had The Duck, 2022. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
    'Nous Love Chicken, But Had The Duck'. 78 x 71 in. Oil, charcoal and pastel on canvas. 2022.
  • Jerrell Gibbs, Nous Like Our Beer Too, 2022. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
    Jerrell Gibbs, Nous Like Our Beer Too, 2022. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
    'Nous Like Our Beer Too'. 14 x 23 in. Oil on canvas. 2022
  • Jerrell Gibbs, Nous Drank Tea at Ladurée, 2022. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
    Jerrell Gibbs, Nous Drank Tea at Ladurée, 2022. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
    'Nous Drank Tea at Ladurée'. 46 x 39 in. Oil and pastel on canvas. 2022.
  • If It's Good Enough For Nina Simone and Prince, It's Good Enough for Nous, 2022.jpg
    If It's Good Enough For Nina Simone and Prince, It's Good Enough for Nous, 2022.jpg
    'If It's Good Enough for Nina and Prince, It's Good Enough for Nous'. 61 x 49 in. Oil and Pastel on canvas. 2022.
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    • Sounds of Color: Recorded Memories

    Sounds of Color: Recorded Memories features a figure who became a young avatar for Jerrell Gibbs. In the study of this figure, Gibbs was able to focus on markmaking and color piecing within the year of 2021. 
    • Jerrell Gibbs, Thinking of Basel, 2021. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
      Jerrell Gibbs, Thinking of Basel, 2021. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
      'Thinking of Basel'. 60 x 50 in. Acrylic on canvas. 2021.
    • Jerrell Gibbs, Garçon in striped shirt, 2021. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
      Jerrell Gibbs, Garçon in striped shirt, 2021. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
      'Garçon in Striped Shirt'. 48 x 36 in. Oil, oil stick on canvas. 2022.
    • 2021-11 Mariane-20.jpg
      2021-11 Mariane-20.jpg
      'Boy Wearing Amoako and Dior'. 60 x 48 in. Oil, oil stick on canvas. 2021.
    • 07-2021 Jerrell Gibbs-3-2.jpg
      07-2021 Jerrell Gibbs-3-2.jpg
      'C Sharp'. 80 x 70 in. Oil, oil stick on canvas. 2021.
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    • Men with Flowers

    Men with Flowers features works from 2020 to 2022, all of which portray Black men supposing positions of sensitivity. 
    • Gibbs For Thomas.png
      Gibbs For Thomas.png
      'For Thomas'. 50 x 60 in. Oil, oil stick on canvas. 2021.
    • Jerrell Gibbs, Homme Avec Fleur, 2021. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
      Jerrell Gibbs, Homme Avec Fleur, 2021. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim.jpg
      'Homme avec Fleur'. 80 x 56 in. Oil, oil stick on canvas. 2021.
    • Gibbs Fly, Black Boy, FLY.png
      Gibbs Fly, Black Boy, FLY.png
      'Fly, Black Boy, FLY'. 72 x 60 in. Oil, acrylic on canvas. 2020.
    • Flower Arrangements.jpg
      Flower Arrangements.jpg
      'Flower Arrangements'. 48 x 48 in. Acrylic on canvas. 2022.
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