When going through life’s course you may come across hundreds, even thousands of people; all from different walks of life and faiths. Despite these encounters, from time to time you meet individuals that leave an impression. This week’s featured guest can be described as a stylish, humble, hardworking, outstanding individual. Please help me celebrate Brooklyn’s HOTTEST up and coming visual artist, the Prim Proper himself, my friend…. Pierre Jean Baptiste!
Meet the local 28-year-old Haitian-American artist, Pierre Jean Baptiste. Born and raised in the exhilarating ‘Big Apple’, he is the definition of what it means to redefine yourself! Although originally attending school for criminal justice life’s unexpected curve-balls led him down an alternate path where he seems to have found his true passion; artistry.
Rooted in his faith, principals and culture Pierre’s art pieces each tell a story of their own. With inspirations from artist such as Basquiat, George Condo, and other visual geniuses, Pierre does not limit himself to just visual art. When asked he states, “Art was always within me, I started taking painting more serious in 2015 when my mother passed. It was a great way to deal with the pain of losing my mother.” Is your mom your true inspiration? “Yeah she does inspire me but not only.. she inspires me so that I can make her proud, But the world truly inspires me… Music, Politics, love, etc…”
On November 24th, 2017, Pierre unveiled his pieces to the world. Not only did I have the privilege of attending his very first art exhibition, The Va•ga•bond, but I also had the opportunity to do an exclusive interview with the man behind the art, as he described his experiences and motivation behind his works. When asked about the color schemes and techniques used within his pieces, Pierre says he does it simply to uplift the culture! In a world where blacks and minorities are seen as dark and hideous, Mr. Baptiste is redefining what it means! Check out clips from his interview below…
Through his pieces Mr. Baptiste is able to captivate his audiences attention with vibrant colors and bold words “Fear” “Heavy Lies The Crown” “Royalty” “King” “Faith Without Work is Dead”, “Create Like a God, Command Like A King”, “Black Excellence” and “DNA= Royalty”, its no wonder why his art continues to inspire those far and near.
There is no doubt in my mind that Pierre’s pieces of expression and meaning will continue to take this world by STORM. Pierre started off his new year with one of his art pieces, being gifted to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs himself! #TalkAboutProgress
Help me salute this great young King as he continues to take transform the world with his Art! #YouGoBlackMan
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