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Monday, February 16, 2015

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: JEFFERY THE ARTIST

Jeffery Boston Weatherford is a multifaceted millennial creative hailing from North Carolina. At 25 years old, this young artist has made a large impact on the world through his creations. Jeffrey is a college educated art and writing prodigy. He has a BA in fine art from Winston Salem University, and is currently pursuing a  Masters in Fine Art and Studio Art at Howard University. He is a Chancellors Scholar, and owner of Great Brain Entertainment, a digital media company that has published three children's books.




He takes on the moniker "Jeffery The Artist" when he creates his conscious hip hop. He rhymes about subjects such as art, creation, psychedelic culture, empowerment,  creativity and personal identity. He has a wavy flow and abstract lyrics that induce deep thought and reflection on the current state of society, music, and art.


Water and Fire. Original Artwork by Jeffrey Boston Weatherford 2014


Weatherford is also a fine artist that creates mainly abstract art, using diverse mediums and multiple inspirational outlets. Jeffery's most recent exhibition is the BADC Light of Ancestors Exhibition, happening from February 13th until March 6th at Pepco Edison Place Gallery, located in Washington, DC.  Jeffrey's art is reminiscent Jackson Pollock, Jean Micheal Basquiat and Keith Harring.

Support Independent Art, and check out Jeffrey's exhibition.
Also: 
Facebook Page
Website: http://jbweatherford.com
Youtube Channel

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