About Me
A self-proclaimed visual griot, Kerream Jones was born in 1978 in Reading, PA, and currently calls Atlanta, GA home. Embarking on his artistic journey during high school, Kerream pursued his passion at the Art Institute of Atlanta, where he delved into graphic design, and later at the American Intercontinental University in Atlanta, where he earned a degree in visual communications. Since then, Kerream has crafted some of the most defining and unique pieces in the contemporary fine art landscape. His creations seamlessly blend the vibrant and somber facets of life with the enchantment of suspended moments, capturing emotions that leap from his brush to the canvas, distilling art from the ephemeral essence of life. Jones's artistic endeavors have garnered significant recognition, leading to commissions from esteemed companies like Kaiser Permanente, Verizon Wireless, Pepsi, Upscale Magazine, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the City of Chicago, Martell, and various non-profit organizations. As his art community continues to grow, Kerream Jones's masterpieces have found a cherished place in private collections among art enthusiasts worldwide.
Artist Statement
My first painting was a still life of a stuffed white cat beside a vase of lazy yellow flowers. As I looked at it, memories surfaced — the flowers near my grandmother’s window, the flowers on my aunt’s grave, the white cat resting on the edge of my father’s sofa. From that moment on, I became less interested in objects themselves and more concerned with the spirit they carry.
Faith sits at the center of my practice. I see evidence of the past and present constantly overlapping within my own narrative, and my paintings exist within that space. Faith, for me, is the belief that passion and purpose can coexist, even when fear urges compromise.
This body of work reflects moments shaped by memory rather than chronology. The light in these paintings is not simply illumination — it is witness, remembrance, and quiet persistence. Each work is an act of belief, a meditation on what lingers, and a reflection of the places where meaning continues to reside.