Jeffrey is a contemporary abstract artist residing and working in New York. He is a visionary who draws inspiration from his upbringing in Accra, Ghana, where art surrounded him in various forms such as sculpture, dance, and visual arts. Despite not pursuing a formal education in fine arts, his passion for craft, drawing, and painting remained ingrained in him.
With a background in sociology and psychology from the University of Ghana and a hospitality management degree from the New York Institute of Technology, Jeffrey embarked on a career in luxury hospitality. However, he eventually returned to his artistic roots, delving into visual arts and painting, and quickly emerging into the modern abstract art scene.
Jeffrey’s artistic philosophy is shaped by his early exposure to modern abstract art and is profoundly influenced by the organic movements found in nature, space, and geometry. His works showcase his unique interpretation of new school modern abstracts through the skillful use of textures, metallics, natural tones, and vibrant colors.
In the artist’s own words, “Abstract art has a captivating way of tricking and stimulating the mind, revealing something new with every glance, and that is truly fascinating to me.”
Jeffrey’s artistic journey is a testament to his unwavering passion and dedication to his craft and his creations continue to captivate audiences with their intriguing blend of abstract expression and visual storytelling.
Notable accomplishments include yearly solo exhibitions at Park Hyatt New York’s Avenue Gallery since 2019, earning Jeffrey the unofficial title of Park Hyatt New York’s artist in residence.
Jeffrey’s breakthrough solo exhibit named “Future Art For The Present”-2019 at Park Hyatt New York’s Avenue Gallery was his first of many that highlighted his use of vibrant colors inspired by a technique called acrylic pouring, he was able to capture audiences with a mixture of color blends that spoke to his artistic influence of nature and cosmic movement.
Jeffrey’s talent has garnered attention from various media outlets, including a feature segment on NBC News, highlighting his remarkable journey from hotel bellman to a recognized artist. His artistic prowess has further been acknowledged through appearances on PIX 11’s “IT’S A G-THING” with Mr. G, a popular television program, which featured his EDIFICE COLLECTION highlighting his abstract interpretation of New York City’s skyline.
He has also collaborated with Nordstrom’s small business support initiative, showcasing his works in exhibitions and serving as the featured resident artist for Nordstrom GSP in Paramus, NJ. EDIFICE COLLECTION (2021) and TeRa-NiSeR ToTeMs (2022).
Jeffrey has also made several online magazine and print appearances, notable amongst them include:
1. Global Traveller online magazine, 2022
2. Lodging Magazine, 2021, 2022
3. The Knockturnal online magazine, 2022
4. Park Avenue magazine, 2022
His exceptional talent has led to original masterpieces being featured in Park Hyatt New York’s Living Room Restaurant and a permanent installation in the guest lobby with a captivating piece entitled SKYWAVE which pays homage to the strikingly beautiful skyscraper One57.
It was so well received it is a featured signature art piece on Park Hyatt New York’s key card.
TeRa-NiSeR ToTeMs Collection was featured at Park Hyatt Chicago in collaboration with showcasing PHNY in Chicago (March 2023). Jeffrey is steadily making his mark and finding a place in the private collections of renowned art collectors as well.
“To whom much is given much is expected or required” Luke 12:48.
My charity work is something I do not talk about publicly, nevertheless, I see this as an opportunity to highlight a few that are very dear to my heart.
The core of who I am and have become has solely been built on the backs of people who just believed in me and allowed me to thrive. As a result, I would like to shine the spotlight on the following organizations and charities.
I met Jeffrey for the first time when we worked together at Park Hyatt New York. Jeffrey impressed me with his genuine and charismatic personality and his big warm welcoming smile.
It wasn’t until years later that I heard about his passion for the arts. I wasn’t surprised to hear about his ambitions, as Jeffrey always struck me as someone with a worldly mindset and a deep interest in creating meaningful connections with others. When Jeffrey showed me his artwork for the first time, I immediately knew that this was special and something that people should see. At the time we had just started our artist exhibition program at the lobby gallery at Park Hyatt New York and I suggested having his art displayed as a strong advocate of his work. Good things take time and eventually, Jeffrey launched his first exhibition at the gallery a couple of years later. I couldn’t have been more proud of this moment and to see Jeffrey in his true element.
I own several of Jeffrey’s art pieces that I have proudly displayed at my home and office. Jeffrey is a perfect example of passion, perseverance, positivity, and patience and I am excited for more people to see and experience his art in the future.
Jeffrey and I met when we were 15 years old in one of the most prestigious high schools in Ghana. We were in the same boarding house and even though there was a stark difference in our interests and personalities, we became the unlikeliest of friends and have kept this friendship for 25 years.
I found out that Jeffrey had discovered his artistic calling when I visited his apartment in Yonkers in 2012. He had never mentioned his art to me and I almost could not believe that he created the magnificent pieces hanging in his apartment. I realized right away that some things cannot be fully learned and that some talents are simply gifts. Jeffrey was gifted and the more he tries his hands on art, the more that gift reveals itself.
I have a couple of paintings from Jeffrey in my apartment and my guests never cease to be fascinated by them.
I hope he continues to be motivated to produce amazing art and share his big heart with the world.
First, congratulations on this wonderful project and on the proliferation of your work. Michael was the one who originally brought your work to my attention. Apparently, you had a conversation, and it was in 2019 when your work was hanging in the ground floor gallery at Park Hyatt New York. Michael showed them to me and we both were taken by the materials, the colors, and the unique shapes. We bought a piece, and it hangs in our home. We love it as it feels peaceful and remains interesting to look at even many years later.
We have been impressed with your ability to test the bounds of your style and to try new materials, colors, and forms. You gave me a pillow once when you were experimenting with textiles, and it remains a treasured piece. Our daughter was admiring one of your newer pieces, Adam and Eve from the 2022 Totems series. It is totally different from your other work. It is bright, colorful, and whimsical (very much like her!) so we bought it for her as she and her fiancé recently moved in together. We love that she gravitated to the piece and that they want to start their new lives together with such a wonderful and upbeat piece of art in their new home. We know we will continue to enjoy the pieces we have now and we look forward to seeing where you go next in your practice!Jeffrey and I met in NYC at Park Hyatt New York and he was one of the very first people I connected with. His charisma is irresistible and his leadership is impactful, attributes that set him apart in his hospitality role. Moreover, Jeff is a Renaissance Man, a man of multiple talents and passions who cares about people, life as a whole and its intricacies, learning and evolving, and….of course, the arts.
Jeff is a go-getter who manages to juggle multiple balls in the air: family, a day job, and his life as an artist. I am impressed by how he saw opportunities in times of despair such as COVID and took risks in opening his first gallery. Jeff’s entrepreneurial spirit paid off and today he has become a recognized artist who remains restless and curious. I love Jeff’s art at each stage it’s at, I have seen it evolve and I follow him closely from afar. I now reside in Dubai and the two pieces I proudly own are here with me, they are geometrical and of great clarity. They speak to me no less than his latest work which keeps on evolving with great power and in a roam of true freedom of expression.
Jeffrey needs no advice, rather he is an inspiring man to me and many. I can’t wait for what comes next.Jeffrey worked at the hotel that I was managing. I found him interesting, intelligent, and sophisticated; we sometimes talked about art when we met in the hallways. I have always had a keen interest in African art, mostly from West Africa, where Jeffrey is from. To me, West Africa is humanity’s cradle of art, to a large degree so it is a joy to see one of their sons elevate African art with a modern twist on a global stage.
Jeffrey has his own style, something that is very rare and difficult to achieve. For example, he touches on elements of Miro, but he does not compromise his personal direction. That, to me, is amazing.
What I enjoy in his paintings are the deep/strong colors, the motifs and flows, and a degree of restlessness and peacefulness all at the same time, often all captured in one single painting.
Keep going, keep going deeper and deeper. You will get lost at times, but that is all part of it. Search for that soul inside you.