Born 1996, Corpus Christi, Texas
Lives and works in Houston, Texas
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Jaylen Pigford is an Afro-Latino painter born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, and currently based in Houston, Texas. The son of an African American father and a mother of Mexican descent, Pigford is a self-taught artist who has honed his craft since childhood. His work fuses vibrant colors and symbolic imagery to explore the balance between light and darkness. His paintings are personal and autobiographical, reflecting his experiences of adversity and self-growth. Through his uplifting art, Pigford reminds us that no matter how challenging our circumstances may be, there is always hope, and how we respond to adversity defines us.
Jaylen Pigford: Apt. A104 | 07.08.2023
Jaylen Pigford: See What I See | 04.02.2021
Featured Works
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