Jonathan Harris (b. 1988) is a visual artist who was born and raised in the city of Detroit. Oil paints, acrylics and charcoal are his media of choice. He perfected and has become known for an oil enamel technique, resulting in graphic, high contrast portraits without the use of a brush. Jonathan's work is emotive, with a focus on current events and the African American experience. Bringing awareness to social and world issues, in addition to instilling pride into the black community, are goals that he strives to accomplish through his visual and curatorial work.
12/2022 – Detroit Is it, Online Magazine – Featured, “7 Provocative Artists to Watch in 2023”
11/2022 North Dakota Fine Arts Festival - Artists Talk, at Fargo, North Dakota
9/2022 - Program for Art Unveiling Program for Two Commissioned Pieces – Artist, at University of Michigan, South Quad Abeng Lounge, Ann Arbor, MI
7/2022 - Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club Group Exhibit – Artist, Detroit Historical Museum
7/20/22 - “Still Bonded” Art Exhibit - Artist/ Curator, Gallery 46, Pontiac, Michigan
6/2022 - Solo Show “Pledge allegiance”- Artist, Nicole Tamer Gallery, David Whitney Building, Detroit, MI
6/2022 - Palmer Park Art Fair Exhibit – artist, Palmer Park, Michigan
3/2022 - “100 Years of Harlem” - Artist, Christies New York- Artist
3/2022 - 7th Annual State of the Youth Panel, with Detroit City Councilwoman Mary Sheffield – Artist Talk at University Prep High School, Detroit
2/2022 - Presentation of “Critical Race Theory” painting, House Floor of the Michigan State Capital, by Congresswoman Rashida Talib, Lansing, MI
2/2022 - Artist Talk/Presented with Spirit of Detroit Award by Rochelle Riley, at Charles H. Wright Museum of African America History, Detroit
2/2022 - Artist talk - Northwestern University, Illinois
1/2022 - Detroit News - Named one of “8 Detroit Artists to Watch in 2022,”
12/2021 - Blac Detroit – “Critical Race Theory: From the Mind and Hands of Artist, Jonathan Harris”
12/2021 - The Grio - “Jonathan Harris’ Critical Race Theory Painting Goes Viral
9/2021 - Swords into Plowshares Group Exhibit and Artist Talk – Artist, Swords Into Plowshares Gallery, Detroit, MI
11/2022 - “Triptych” Art Exhibit and Artists talk - Irwin House Gallery, Detroit, MI
12/2021 - Art Night Fundraiser for Detroit Rescue Mission- Creator/Artist/Curator, Riverside (?) Detroit, MI
6/2021 - Pontiac Art Jam – Artist, at Gallery 46, Pontiac, MI
4/2021 - Bonded Art Exhibit- Creator/ Artist/ Curator, Beacon Park Detroit, MI
10/2020 - Pop up exhibit - Artist/Curator, at Irwin House Gallery, Detroit, MI