Element

Artist(s)

Krystal Ball

Date

February 2018 – March 2018

The paintings in Element offer modern portraits of Jamaicans and everyday moments of life in Jamaica imbued with rich stories of the journeys of hope and survival that continue to exist amidst landscapes of struggle. Juxtaposing lush textures and color with sharp edges and lines, Krystal brings together the creative genius of Jamaicans in conversation with the challenges of structural inequity. Through this collection of work, Krystal Ball presents personal and emotional truths of feeling lost and hopeful in a world that both stifles our imaginations and invites visions for a different future.

Krystal Ball is a visual artist from St. Catherine, Jamaica. She studied fine arts at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia and is the recipient of awards such as the Pan American Health Organization Centennial Poster Competition. She is currently based in Jamaica, and continues to show and sell her work locally and internationally, most recently in Germany and Russia.

A painted scene shows a man grilling food on an open barbecue with a woman standing nearby. The backdrop is a vibrant, night-time setting with a deep blue sky and a palm tree silhouetted against city lights. A checkered cloth is draped on a table in the foreground.
A painting depicts a close-up of a person's hands. One hand is holding a bottle with a green label, while the other hand holds a lit cigarette. The person is wearing a white shirt, and a brown belt with a "V" shaped buckle is visible. The background is blurry.
Painting of a young person with short hair gazing upward with a contemplative expression. They are surrounded by large white flowers and green foliage against a blue-green background. The artwork features strong, warm tones and expressive brush strokes.

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