Jamaal Hasef: Kitchen
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Jamaal’s work takes a critical view of the relationship between tools and humans. Referencing tools used in hair salons and barber shops, his work examines and explores these tools as artifacts. Having engaged historical human subjects in his previous work, this series instead reproduces familiar visual stimuli from his own history. Jamaal spent a substantial part of his childhood in his mother’s hair salon and
vividly remember the artifacts represented in KITCHEN. Although these tools were significant in his personal history due to my mother’s business, they have also been ubiquitously present in the bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens of Black people for centuries. The final product of a haircare experience is typically highlighted through personal photography or commercial advertisement. In KITCHEN, Jamaal chooses to shine that same proverbial spotlight on the tools that create memories for everyone. |
About Jamaal:
Jamaal Hasef’s work introduces viewers to a world of critical issues often avoided by society. Exploring ideas of blackness globally, he illustrates his disciplined research with experimental images and video art. His pieces entice the viewer to contemplate difficult questions and spark conversations. He earned his B.A. in Sociology & Art California State University, Bakersfield, completed his certification in Art & Marketing from Sotheby’s in London, and continued his studies at Claremont Graduate University where he received his MFA in Studio Art. In addition to working as an artist in Los Angeles, Jamaal Hasef is passionate about educating both young artists and art novices. He has worked as a visiting artist and lecturer at USC and Getty Unshuttered instructor and hopes to continue bringing art to his community through MetaArts. Currently the Art Advisor for HillTop Cafe and The Metaphor Club. While also, a teaching Artist for Los Angeles Promise Fund (Arts Matter Program) integrating media arts in all subjects at underrepresented highschools.
Jamaal Hasef’s work introduces viewers to a world of critical issues often avoided by society. Exploring ideas of blackness globally, he illustrates his disciplined research with experimental images and video art. His pieces entice the viewer to contemplate difficult questions and spark conversations. He earned his B.A. in Sociology & Art California State University, Bakersfield, completed his certification in Art & Marketing from Sotheby’s in London, and continued his studies at Claremont Graduate University where he received his MFA in Studio Art. In addition to working as an artist in Los Angeles, Jamaal Hasef is passionate about educating both young artists and art novices. He has worked as a visiting artist and lecturer at USC and Getty Unshuttered instructor and hopes to continue bringing art to his community through MetaArts. Currently the Art Advisor for HillTop Cafe and The Metaphor Club. While also, a teaching Artist for Los Angeles Promise Fund (Arts Matter Program) integrating media arts in all subjects at underrepresented highschools.
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Wa Na Wari programming is supported in part by
King County 4Culture, Seattle Foundation, Creag Foundation, Satterberg Foundation Office of Arts and Culture |
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