Ariston Jacks: PRONOIA Opening Reception

Opening Reception: FRI, JAN 7 | 6-8 p.m.

A native of Pine Bluff, AR now based in Baltimore, MD, Ariston Jacks is a celebrated painter, printmaker and photographer, whose work is included in many museums, corporate and private collections nationally.

Jacks’ art focuses on the concepts of identity, metaphysics and abstraction expressed through the narratives of spirituality and family. Jacks often reflects on his familial lineage connecting the dots from nature, scientific data and the lived experiences of Black people in America. As Ariston celebrates his ancestors, he simultaneously depicts the celestial through iconography and sacred geometric compositions. Pronoia reflects his state of mind. Jacks uses the word “pronoia” for defining thought processes, and a sense of providence, foresight and spiritual presence that “re-orders” his vision despite the varying challenges of life.

PRONOIA is on view in Creative Alliance’s Amalie Rothschild Gallery from January 7 – February 4, 2022. The exhibition will have a dedicated reception for the artist on Friday, February 4, from 6-8 p.m.