Samuel Levi Jones
1978–

Introduction

Samuel Levi Jones (born 1978) is an American artist, he is known for his paintings and assemblage art. Many of his works are abstract, and centered on African-American history, and identity; often using historically sourced materials.

Wikidata identifier

Q22669197

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Introduction

Noted for assemblage paintings centered around the deconstruction of institutional texts. Peeling the covers from the books, Jones rearranges their interiors into grid-like compositions that expose the flaws of the objects and question the assumed authority of such books.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, assemblage artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500451070

Names

Samuel Levi Jones

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