Drop into Buxton Books for a glass of port and a book signing with author & artist Jonathan Green! His most recent book of paintings, Gullah Spirit, captures the spirit and struggle o f the Lowcountry.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
“While Green's art continues to express the same energy, color, and deep respect for his ancestors, his techniques have evolved to feature bolder brush strokes and a use of depth and texture, all guided by his maturing artistic vision that is now more often about experiencing freedom and contentment through his art. This vision is reflected in the 179 new paintings featured in Gullah Spirit. His open and inviting images beckon the world to not only see this vanishing culture but also to embrace its truth and enduring spirit. Using both the aesthetics of his heritage and the abstraction of the human figure, Green creates an almost mythological narrative from his everyday observations of rural and urban environments. Expressed through his mastery of color, Green illuminates the challenges and beauty of work, love, belonging, and the richness of community.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jonathan Green is best known for his vibrant depictions of the Gullah life and culture established by descendants of enslaved Africans who settled between northern Florida and North Carolina during the nineteenth century. For decades, Green's vividly colored paintings and prints have captured and preserved the daily rituals and Gullah traditions of his childhood in the Lowcountry marshes of South Carolina.
This event is free and open to the public. Masks are highly encouraged as Buxton Books continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic with the rise of the Delta variant. If you are feeling sick or exhibiting flu-like symptoms, we kindly ask that you do not attend the event and take care of yourself.