Jeremy Okai Davis: Art That Speaks to Racism And Healing | Oregon Art Beat

Portland painter Jeremy Okai Davis uses his unique pixelated style to celebrate African American lives. In the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police, Davis’ work takes on a new poignancy and power.
Davis is featured in the Portland Art Museum's current exhibition "Black Artists of Oregon" running through March 17, 2024. For more information: portlandartmus...
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[@josvahalseide221]

I pray a beautiful prayer of healing on you, Jeremy, and all our brother's and sisters! Thank you for sharing the beautiful healing power of kindness

[@lunacat2292]

Mr. Davis has a beautiful body of work. There's a lot of depth and feeling in it.

[@jcwt_pdx]

Keep up the good work! 🤩💜🌹

[@annclairegreig2635]

Wow,, well spoken and wonderful work

[@flyingcloud9253]

Nicely said and done....America is at a crossroad...who are we now? Vote like your soul depends on it because it does...

[@NDKY67]

Stunning work, really beautiful

[@esssee5121]

Wonderful stuff! I can't help asking tho, as I'm attempting to write an essay on racism and art...how far is the rock getting pushed up the hill? Where is the top?

[@sallyweiner4180]

What a cool man!

[@ctap7767]

Beautiful!!! Thanku! ManyBlessings to you & yours💜😎

[@perplexedpapa]

Some really good art there, and a great perspective! Great job on vid. (Minus the train 😆) Now showcase some unity artists along with more like he.

[@rharris0820rh]

Oh, how original. (Eye roll)

[@MiaCeja_]

What do you mean?

[@gullibleskeptic82]

TRUMP 2020

[@yetanotherjohn]

In the words of the Drill Instructor: "What is your major malfunction? Didn't your mommy love you when you were a baby?"

[@misterbuttersworth9904]

Mr. Horrorchild Jack Gamboa probably stills lives with his mommy🤣🤣

[@TheTinLion]

Yeah you're gonna profit off division? You're going to uplift a minority artist who makes trash art because of his skin color? Look at how privileged this guy is. Has a studio. A lot of materials & tools. Pandering bulllllllshit. The antithesis of Basquiat.

[@jeremyokai]

I don't understand what you are talking about.

[@jeremyokai]

also, to be clear my studio is within this building not the entire building and I reference my privilege in the video.

[@chisaomusician7752]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH