Leon Jones

Jones’ work considers the errors in human nature and questions practicality and function of objects with a refreshed visual discernment, all while challenging ideas of conformity. His work recognizes the importance of marginalized cultures and their inclusion in the narrative of American history. Jones completed his MFA in Visual Arts in 2017 from the Studio Arts College International (SACI) in Florence, Italy. He completed his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2013. Jones was a former artist resident with The Charlotte Street Foundation for 2020-2022. His work has been exhibited in solo shows and group exhibitions in the United States as well as internationally. Exhibition spaces include the Palazzo Strozzi International Museum of Art, Florence, Italy, the SENSUS gallery, Florence, Italy, Jules Maidoff gallery, Florence, Italy, Fine Arts Design Studios Gallery, The CSF Gallery in KCMO and the H&R Block Space, Kansas City, Mo. as well as Johnson County Community College in Overland Park Kansas.