African American Live during the 20th Century

Showcase of Work

1957 (2023) Collage on Corrugated Board

This is the first large scale collage that continues the research about African American Life in the 20th century with personal narratives underpinning the lived experience. This is a picture of the artist's parents in 1957 in South Carolina.

1969 (2023) Collage on Corrugated Board

Sunday morning ritual of going to church. This picture depicts the artist's eldest sister dressed and waiting the family to load up in the van and go to church. This van is significant because it was purchased to accommodate the five children in the family. It was bought when the artist was born.

Four Patriarchs (2023) Acrylic on Panel

This painting, circa1954, is of the family patriarch, Dallie, two sons, James and Harold Sr., and kneeling, Wilson Jr., who posed for this impromptu photo. The setting is in front of the Jackson's home and properties in West Tampa.

1954 commissioning day at South Carolina State College- US Army ROTC Graduation.

Collage on paper (2023)