Multi-faceted African American artist Bryce Jones was born and raised in Long Island, New York. Growing up Bryce developed a love for art, his community and wanted to connect the prominent societal issues through painting. Bryce’s story can best be described as a young Black kid trying to find his way throughout his adolescent years. All of his paintings collect colors, sounds and shapes for creating language. His intuitive sense of painting in the Abstract-Expressionism realm developed at age nineteen which he then found this form and approach most comfortable. Bryce also challenged himself with various forms of subject matter with the human facial structure and applying spoken word to his paintings. Additionally his painting abilities brought more energy and complexity to the work because each individual piece was created off of emotion.
Bryce has over 400 completed pieces of art and his work is heavily influenced by the Neo and Abstract-Expressionism movement, Jean Michel Basquiat, Mark Rothko and African Statues throughout history.
Currently BRYCE IV, a Prince George's County-based artist is an abstract expressionist whose work challenges conventional artistic boundaries. Through his dynamic and evocative pieces, Bryce explores the complexities of self-reflection and the inner depths of the mind. Utilizing bold shades of color, abstract forms, and gestural brushstrokes, his paintings invite the viewer on a journey of self-discovery and introspection. Nature and subjective experiences serve as a constant source of inspiration for Bryce IV, resulting in emotionally charged and thought-provoking artworks. With a keen eye for composition and a deep understanding of the expressive potential of color, Bryce continues to push the boundaries of abstract expressionism within his latest series titled “The Life of Gratitude.” Leaving a lasting, but newfound impact on the contemporary art scene.
“Every piece of art I created has an emotional story and the final chapter is what's felt after viewing my work. I am merely a vessel.” - Bryce Jones