Caribbean Linked VI, Atelier 89'.
August 14 - December 02, 2022.
Oranjestad, Aruba.
During the summer of 2022, Jackson was invited to participate in Caribbean Linked VI at Atelier 89 in Aruba. The artist created two works, one installation and one assemblage (which he refers to as "pintura híbrida). Both pieces incorporate numerous found elements from the artist's time in Aruba, with a focus on up-cycling and the memories formed with others. Through these works, Jackson explores the connections between art, memory, and place, and invites viewers to consider the ways in which our surroundings shape our experiences and memories. Click below for more information.
"a heron amongst the storm", National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.
June 04 - August 12, 2022.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
During the summer of 2022, Jackson held his first major solo exhibition with the NGCI. The exhibition featured a cohesive body of work, with each painting seeking to unlock answers to a series of rhetorical questions. The artist aimed to reflect contemporary issues within the Cayman Islands through his work. In the centre of the exhibition, a table was created with the audience in mind, providing a space for attendees to create their own artworks and share them with others. Over 100 artworks were made during the course of the exhibition, demonstrating the power of art to bring people together and inspire creative expression.
The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
In the summer of 2021, John Reno Jackson received a prestigious invitation from the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman to create an exclusive series of artworks for their esteemed hotel. The following is a curated selection of pieces from the collection total of 21 unique paintings, crafted by the artist for this distinguished commission.
NGCI, National Collection.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Over the past four years, the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands has collected a total of nine paintings and drawings by Jackson, representing the early stages of the artist's development. These works will be shared with the country and future generations, providing insight into the evolution of the artist's style and ideas. As a significant addition to the NGCI's collection, these works help to further the institution's mission of promoting and preserving the arts and cultural heritage of the Cayman Islands.
