Michael Escoffery - A Creator of Perceived Realities
Michael
Escoffery,
born
in
Kingston,
Jamaica,
has
developed
an
international
reputation
as
a
renowned
multidisciplinary
artist.
The
son
of
intellectuals
who
valued
artistic
expression
and
studied
with
a
celebrated
Jamaican
artist,
his
natural
ability
and
leanings
were
cultivated
and
nurtured
from
a
young
age.
Escoffery
is
one
of
the
many
distinguished
artists
featured
in
the
collections
at
Framed
Gallery
in
Cleveland,
Ohio.
As
a
painter
and
sculptor,
who
has
also
dabbled
in
filmmaking,
Escoffery
has
enjoyed
wide
exposure
in
hundreds
of
solo
and
group
exhibitions
across
the
globe,
including
the
storied
Harlem
Fine
Arts
Show
(HFAS)
and
various
Jamaican
consulates
and
embassies.
He
has
also
been
featured
in
countless
television
and
radio
programs
as
well
as
print
publications,
including
newspapers,
magazines,
and
books.
Escoffery’s works often capture feminine beauty in everyday life, sometimes also drawing from centuries-long mother-and-child iconography, taking this out of a religious context and into an intimate cultural setting. His “Malcolm X,” “Stars & Stripes” and “400 Years Of My People” collections are especially poignant and pointed in their imagery and messaging, with many portraits and paintings featuring subjects that reflect and depict the African Diaspora and the struggles of African-Caribbean-American history experienced across centuries.
Inspired by every lived experience, Escoffery imbues his art with humor, serenity, tragedy, and even the absurd. Those looking for unique art will find a wide range of subjects and styles in the Escoffery portfolio, from touches of cubism, realism, abstraction and pixelation to stylized portraiture and pieces tending toward the surreal. Elements of Jamaica’s mainstream and intuitive schools also shine through. Across the board, Escoffery’s work retains his socially-conscious and culturally relevant perspective. As an artist, his goal is to create a work that allows the viewer to bring their own layer of meaning to the piece. As a creator and curator of perceived realities, he aims to use “subtle nuances while conveying a story” in such a way that a viewer can have a new experience with each interaction.
Escoffery’s mission is to make meaningful art, and he freely admits that he is always in a state of learning, translating life into art. He has spent decades at his work, practicing each day, with a focus on expressing the stories and knowledge he has collected over time. His art has been featured in many private and public collections, including those of international dignitaries, celebrities, and civil rights activists.
At Framed Gallery, our mission is to shine a light on black art and celebrate artists from across the African Diaspora. We are honored to feature the work of artists like Michael Escoffery and to offer a world class collection of black art for sale at our art gallery in Cleveland. Whether you are an Escoffery fan or new to this wide genre of artworks, Framed Gallery can help you find the just-right piece that resonates with cultural depth and personal reflection.
Contact us today to learn more or to inquire about our offerings.
View Escoffery's art selection here. Michael Escoffery - A Creator of Perceived Realities
