The target of subjectivity is to be classified in an objective manner, simultaneously, the task of objectivity is to be observed as subjective.... Everything in life is SUBJECTIVE

Artists Bio
David Jackson has been an active artist for the majority of his life. Since the age of nine he has studied with artists such as Donald Blanton and Anne Harhay while incorporating many different techniques to form his own eclectic style to appeal to the masses. Born and Raised in Springfield, Ma., the young artist has cultivated and refined his talent over the years to find his purpose and reason for displaying his work. Jackson’s dream and lifetime goals are reflected in his work. They are filled with social conscious ideology, distress, charisma, and an unprecedented approach to sympathy for the subjects he chooses. When observing both the street and the suburbs, they express two different feelings, but both also have commonalities that are overlooked by our contemporaries. Therefore, Jackson has set out to unite both lifestyles to bring a higher purpose with a clearer understanding of both environments. He has gained the support of many people in surrounding communities in his Northeast stomping grounds from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York and has set out on his lifetime commitment to ending social restrictions and condemning attitudes toward the less fortunate and the oppressed. In order for there to be change there must be a comprehension for passion and unity which Jackson is hoping his work will bring a light to.

Earlier Art shows;
-University of Massachusetts – 1997
-American International College – 1995
-Mass Mutual Insurance Art Show – 1997, 1999-2000
-Big Exposition – 1997, 1998
-University of Connecticut - 2007

Hip Hop’s Ambassador –
Jackson’s passion and love for art is reflected by the lifestyle and environment seen on a day to day basis in different urban communities. In order for those outside the inner city dwellings to gain an appreciation for the hard work and strain it may take to survive in these settings, he has composed pieces that involve the growing, powerful, culture of hip hop as a central base for his mission. Hip Hop has encouraged many ideas and realization of a need of improvement in today’s society. It has been an overwhelmingly positive presence in his life while providing the artist with a multitude of compassionate, understanding, perspectives which are relayed in his work. He refers to himself as Hip Hop’s ambassador due to his deep understanding of his generation’s achievements and struggles and feels if we concentrate on the positive attributes we can help provide a better place for future children’s creativity and upbringing.

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04/28/09

RIP ERNIE BARNES

03/27/09

Blessings and Thanks!

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  Stoop Dreams

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  Lake Autumn

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  djack jeans and apparel

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  djack jeans and apparel

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  Foreign Beauty: African Queen Rose

  made for mother's day... a gift for a queen

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  Encore Pt I: The Scream of a Nation

  Eminem has had one of the most prominent impacts in history, let alone hip hop history. I wanted to depict the complexities and confusion of society's multiple pressures by referring to Edward Munch's original "The Scream". I believe this fits his inner battles in which we a...

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  Jungle Survivor (Prev)

  Jungle Survivors - This is the preview to the Illmatic previews of street life. It is where the jungle intertwines with the city and urban life. Some of the dangers that are interpreted are derived from the detailed, raw lyrics that Nas spits over the classic tracks that DJ ...

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  N.E.R.D.Y(oung) EXPRESSIONS

  This is the raw form of the NERD pic. There's a few changes I have to make before I go in with the better camera. Pharrell, Chad, and Shay are definitely examples of brothas who have come together to propell the arts!! Everyone has a different look to them depending on what...

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  presketch to summer jam - unified

  some people have been asking to preview some of my sketches and work in progress. I know growing up I always wanted to see the process, so here goes some behind the pigment pieces. I'll post some up from time to time just to enhance the reality of the grind

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  fish cubes

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  NERD - Seeing Sounds (Prev)

  NERD - Seeing Sounds (Prev) Mixed Medium NERD frontman Pharrell Williams

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  Andre 3000 starring in: Return of the G-entleman

  Andre 3000 returns in raw form using his ammo to shoot sown the haters that stand in his way. Still maintaining his eloquence is his gentleman side devoting his life to expressing himself through his mixed gemeni emotions yet staying spiritually grounded.

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  Big Boi Present's: Daddy Fat Sack's Boom Boom Room

  Daddy Fat Sacks Boom Boom Room is the welcoming of Outkast great Big Boi. Favoring the glits and glamour with a hard edge simultaneously, the fast hitting style is set to represent AtOwn's finest in the atalien/cryptonic perspective.

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  Daddy Fat Sacks Cont.totheBoomBoomRoom

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  Daddy Fat Sacks Cont.

  Big Boi from Outkast in progress

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  Big Boi Preview

  Preview of "Daddy Fat Sacks: Boom Boom Room"

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  Djack Original Tees

  Various tees inspired by original works

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  PUSH IT 2 THE LIMIT

  Inspired by the long drives up and down the east coast while heading to that special destination

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  Go Hard Tee - djack exclusive

  Never stop pursuing ur dreams, GO HARD

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  djack wear

  more gear from the originals of David Jackson artwork

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  Hip Hop Harmony Pt. II (Summer Jam 2005)

  A mark in history. During what was deemed the “War of Wars” by Brooklyn rapper Jay Z whose annual Summer Jam performances were synonymous with humiliating rappers, this year he ended the long lasting dispute between himself and Queens Rapper Nas. The beef that reigned fo...

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  Diamonds Last a Dynasty

  Mixed Medium on Strathmore - Jay Z has been an icon, a mogul, and innovator for the new generation. He has lead by example as a lyricist and business man in America today. His climb to success has been one of the most interesting stories in not only hip hop history but Ameri...

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  Diamonds Last a Dynasty

  Mixed Medium on Strathmore - Jay Z has been an icon, a mogul, and innovator for the new generation. He has lead by example as a lyricist and business man in America today. His climb to success has been one of the most interesting stories in not only hip hop history but Ameri...

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  No Reasonable Doubt, An American Gansta

  Pencil on Strathmore Prints available Jay Z rendition of classic album Reasonable Doubt I did this in 2001 and this has always been a HUGE fan favorite!! Not just because it's Jay but because of the shot and the classy feel that resides with the cover. And TRU...

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  No Reasonable Doubt, An American Gansta

  Pencil on Strathmore Prints available Jay Z rendition of classic album Reasonable Doubt I did this in 2001 and this has always been a HUGE fan favorite!! Not just because it's Jay but because of the shot and the classy feel that resides with the cover. And TRU...

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  American Dreamin'

  Oil on canvas Classic Jay in front of NYC city scape

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  Bean town kicks: golden eagle ups

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  Duel Bloom

  oil on canvas

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  KICKIN ASS

  A variety of Kicks from over the years that I couldn't resist painting on!! Peep'em!! These were done around 2005, 06... Ive been laying low on the kick game as of late though.

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  KICKIN ASS

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  Just for Kicks

  Paid In Full Kicks: pointalism, all consists of different color dots

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  Killa Kicks

  kicks on display: i did a lot of these in my time and I'm gonna share some of them with you! I worked at Foot Action from the age of 16 to 20 and also worked in the footwear department when I left their. And I always have been an artist!! Mix that with not givin a damn a...

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  Beauty Boxes

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  Nightmerica: The Eye of Envy & Aid of Many

  Nightmerica Dear Nightmerica, It's your darker brother that seems to you, causes hysterica, though you treat me like I'm beneath a dog and you're Uncle Sam's perfect angel, still the stars never stopped from spangling; while its the white that you protect, ...

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  untitled

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  The Big Bloom Theory

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  jackson gear

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  Classic Jackson Collectibles

  Since I can't have everyone over to my crib or mom or pops cribs or the other collectors of mine and other sites such as college campuses, I have created my work as apparell both high and low end and a multitude of ideas are expressed via clothing. I have always loved clothes...

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  Enter Hotel Rwanda

  The epic story of genocide that occurred in Rwanda is one of the most devastating realities of humanity in our present day society. The movie has compelled me to make a picture focusing on the fear that circulated in the country for years until it was finally brought to the m...

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  Business and Pleasure Do Mix

  Michael Jordan said he loved every part of the game. He even loved practice. The ultimate goal in life is to find something that you love to do and reap the rewards of it. This can explain why he was so dominant in the NBA. His business playing basketball was the ultimate ...