Samuel Levi Jones facts for kids

Samuel Levi Jones was born in 1978. He is an American artist. He is famous for his paintings and assemblage art. Assemblage art means making art from different objects put together.

Many of his artworks are abstract. This means they don't show real-life things exactly. His art often explores African-American history and identity. He often uses old materials in his art.

About Samuel Levi Jones

Samuel Levi Jones was born in 1978. His hometown is Marion, Indiana, in the U.S. He grew up in an African-American family.

His Education Journey

Samuel Levi Jones went to several colleges. He studied different subjects. First, he attended Taylor University. There, he earned a degree in communications.

Later, he went to the Herron School of Art and Design. He earned a degree in photography in 2009. He then studied at Mills College. He received a master's degree in studio art in 2012. This education helped him become the artist he is today.

Samuel Levi Jones' Art Career

Samuel Levi Jones has shown his art in many places. His first big solo art show was in 2019. It was called Samuel Levi Jones: Left of Center. This show took place at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.

Major Art Exhibitions

He has also had other important solo shows. One show was The Empire is Falling. It was at The Dayton Contemporary in Ohio. Another show was Unbound. This exhibition was at the Studio Museum in Harlem, New York.

Where to See His Art

You can find Samuel Levi Jones' artwork in many public museums. These museums collect and display art for everyone to see. Some of these famous places include:

• The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
• The Whitney Museum of American Art
• The Rubell Museum
• The Studio Museum in Harlem
• The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
• The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

His art being in these museums shows how important his work is.

See also

• List of African-American visual artists
• Paulson Fontaine Press