Jerome was born on October 20, 1997, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
His earliest experiences with art were in second grade using a molding template. Drawing creative characters and creatures from something so simple. Though I think what really set his heart a blaze for "The Arts" was when his teacher, Ms. Susan shared with him her art box. She stated that she drew a lot when she was a kid and now, she wanted him to have it. Time went on and he soon Developed an interest in graphic design through pencil drawings. POC-inspired works were frequently used for inspiration.

He would soon after, collaborate with several organizations, local companies, and events in the Minneapolis area. These organizations were interested in showing Minneapolis Talent. He worked with a variety of clients, including Red Door, Minneapolis
Biking Marathon, Eastside Thai, Lawyers For Hire, and others.

Eventually leading him to the gallery sector! Jerome would Graduate from Metropolitan State University in 2023
with a B.A in Studio Arts and a Minor in Digital Media. Some of his artworks have been featured at Vegan East (a vegan bakery business), a local cycling event called "Cirque du SoGay,"
which is affiliated with (Youth Pride), a logo for Youth Pride and Red Door Clinic downtown, A kid Illustrated book by the name of "Lil Flloyd", a
logo for Queer Voices, and exhibition work at the Gordon Park Gallery.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

My Portfolio mostly consists of mediums such as pencil, Copic markers and acrylic paint. It gives me a sense of control and allows me to have structure in my art. As I create pieces, structure is the most important element being applied. I want my audience to materialize contextual clues., motivations and interpretations of the story my artwork is trying to convey.

Combining digital illustrations with my physical artwork in order to design pieces that are immersive. In turn, the audience will see what it took to create the physical production of some of the pieces. I believe it's important to reveal some Of these aspects to your audience because it shows authenticity and passion.

Telling a story is important, with images based on inclusion and pushing those who aren't seen to the forefront. I hope my artwork will contribute to the space and growth of the Black community as a whole. Serving as a catalyst to reveal untapped power in reclaiming the depth of cultural backgrounds and identities that exist within them.