#193: Parris Jaru (Friday, September 10)

I don't know Parris Jaru personally; I heard about him through a friend who met him at his "studio" in Soho. He sells wonderful artwork on the street. She told me he was Jamaican from a small tribe in the Blue Mountains. You know that piqued my interest.

He's currently showing at the Midoma Gallery - Salon in Manhattan, and I went to check out his work. At first blush, I thought it a little esoteric, but y'know...I like it. There are a couple pieces (Where the Eye Abounds and Profile) which I really like.

So, if you're in Manhattan anytime before September 18, check out Parris' exhibit at Midoma Gallery - Salon and if you're not in NY, then visit his website at: http://www.parrisjaru.com/