
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Masked 7,” 2022
“Masked 7,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Masked 7,” 2022
Acrylic paint, oil paint over foam and plaster
13 ¹⁄₂" x 6 ¹⁄₄" x 6 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (34.29 x 15.88 x 16.51 cm)
Inventory #JEN1019
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed
“Masked 7,” 2022
Acrylic paint, oil paint over foam and plaster
13 ¹⁄₂" x 6 ¹⁄₄" x 6 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (34.29 x 15.88 x 16.51 cm)
Inventory #JEN1019
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed

Lavaughan Jenkins
“Morning Sunrise,” 2022
“Morning Sunrise,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Morning Sunrise,” 2022
Oil on panel
30 ¹⁄₈" x 22 ⁵⁄₈" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.53 x 57.48 x 6.35 cm)
Inventory #JEN1041
Courtesy of the artist
Photo credit: Julia Featheringill
“Morning Sunrise,” 2022
Oil on panel
30 ¹⁄₈" x 22 ⁵⁄₈" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.53 x 57.48 x 6.35 cm)
Inventory #JEN1041
Courtesy of the artist
Photo credit: Julia Featheringill

Lavaughan Jenkins
“One time for the big girls,” 2022
“One time for the big girls,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“One time for the big girls,” 2022
Oil on panel
30 ¹⁄₈" x 22 ⁵⁄₈" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.53 x 57.48 x 6.35 cm)
Inventory #JEN1039
Courtesy of the artist
Photo credit: Julia Featheringill
“One time for the big girls,” 2022
Oil on panel
30 ¹⁄₈" x 22 ⁵⁄₈" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.53 x 57.48 x 6.35 cm)
Inventory #JEN1039
Courtesy of the artist
Photo credit: Julia Featheringill

Lavaughan Jenkins
“I’ll wait for you cause I don’t want no one else,” 2022
“I’ll wait for you cause I don’t want no one else,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“I’ll wait for you cause I don’t want no one else,” 2022
Oil on panel
30" x 22 ¹⁄₂" [HxW] (76.2 x 57.15 cm)
Inventory #JEN1038
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
“I’ll wait for you cause I don’t want no one else,” 2022
Oil on panel
30" x 22 ¹⁄₂" [HxW] (76.2 x 57.15 cm)
Inventory #JEN1038
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

Lavaughan Jenkins
“Maybe in 10 Years,” 2022
“Maybe in 10 Years,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Maybe in 10 Years,” 2022
Oil on panel
30" x 22 ¹⁄₂" [HxW] (76.2 x 57.15 cm)
Inventory #JEN1037
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Julia Featheringill
“Maybe in 10 Years,” 2022
Oil on panel
30" x 22 ¹⁄₂" [HxW] (76.2 x 57.15 cm)
Inventory #JEN1037
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Julia Featheringill

Lavaughan Jenkins
“Give the people what they want,” 2022
“Give the people what they want,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Give the people what they want,” 2022
Oil on panel
30" x 22 ¹⁄₂" [HxW] (76.2 x 57.15 cm)
Inventory #JEN1036
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Julia Featheringill
“Give the people what they want,” 2022
Oil on panel
30" x 22 ¹⁄₂" [HxW] (76.2 x 57.15 cm)
Inventory #JEN1036
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Julia Featheringill

Lavaughan Jenkins
“the protectors 10,” 2022
“the protectors 10,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“the protectors 10,” 2022
Acrylic paint, spray paint, oil paint, over foam and plaster
9 ³⁄₄" x 7 ³⁄₄" x 7" [HxWxD] (24.77 x 19.69 x 17.78 cm)
Inventory #JEN1031
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed
“the protectors 10,” 2022
Acrylic paint, spray paint, oil paint, over foam and plaster
9 ³⁄₄" x 7 ³⁄₄" x 7" [HxWxD] (24.77 x 19.69 x 17.78 cm)
Inventory #JEN1031
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed

Lavaughan Jenkins
“the protectors 7,” 2022
“the protectors 7,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“the protectors 7,” 2022
Acrylic paint, spray paint, oil paint, over foam and plaster
10" x 8" x 6 ³⁄₄" [HxWxD] (25.4 x 20.32 x 17.15 cm)
Inventory #JEN1028
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed
“the protectors 7,” 2022
Acrylic paint, spray paint, oil paint, over foam and plaster
10" x 8" x 6 ³⁄₄" [HxWxD] (25.4 x 20.32 x 17.15 cm)
Inventory #JEN1028
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed

Lavaughan Jenkins
“sister circle,” 2022
“sister circle,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“sister circle,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1025
Courtesy of the Artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto
“sister circle,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1025
Courtesy of the Artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto

Lavaughan Jenkins
“every time, every damn time,” 2022
“every time, every damn time,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“every time, every damn time,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1001
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto
“every time, every damn time,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1001
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto

Lavaughan Jenkins
“Masked 4,” 2022
“Masked 4,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Masked 4,” 2022
Acrylic paint, oil paint over foam and plaster
13" x 6 ¹⁄₄" x 6 ¹⁄₄" [HxWxD] (33.02 x 15.88 x 15.88 cm)
Inventory #JEN1016
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed
“Masked 4,” 2022
Acrylic paint, oil paint over foam and plaster
13" x 6 ¹⁄₄" x 6 ¹⁄₄" [HxWxD] (33.02 x 15.88 x 15.88 cm)
Inventory #JEN1016
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed

Lavaughan Jenkins
“Masked 3,” 2022
“Masked 3,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Masked 3,” 2022
Acrylic paint, oil paint over foam and plaster
15 ¹⁄₄" x 7 ¹⁄₄" x 7 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (38.74 x 18.42 x 19.05 cm)
Inventory #JEN1015
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed
“Masked 3,” 2022
Acrylic paint, oil paint over foam and plaster
15 ¹⁄₄" x 7 ¹⁄₄" x 7 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (38.74 x 18.42 x 19.05 cm)
Inventory #JEN1015
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed

Lavaughan Jenkins
“Masked 1,” 2022
“Masked 1,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Masked 1,” 2022
Acrylic paint, oil paint over foam and plaster
13" x 6 ¹⁄₄" x 6 ¹⁄₄" [HxWxD] (33.02 x 15.88 x 15.88 cm)
Inventory #JEN1013
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed
“Masked 1,” 2022
Acrylic paint, oil paint over foam and plaster
13" x 6 ¹⁄₄" x 6 ¹⁄₄" [HxWxD] (33.02 x 15.88 x 15.88 cm)
Inventory #JEN1013
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed

Lavaughan Jenkins
“Masked 2,” 2022
“Masked 2,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Masked 2,” 2022
Acrylic paint, oil paint over foam and plaster
13 ¹⁄₂" x 6 ¹⁄₄" x 6 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (34.29 x 15.88 x 16.51 cm)
Inventory #JEN1014
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed
“Masked 2,” 2022
Acrylic paint, oil paint over foam and plaster
13 ¹⁄₂" x 6 ¹⁄₄" x 6 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (34.29 x 15.88 x 16.51 cm)
Inventory #JEN1014
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
Signed

Lavaughan Jenkins
“black like a family reunion,” 2022
“black like a family reunion,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“black like a family reunion,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1006
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto
“black like a family reunion,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1006
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto

Lavaughan Jenkins
“united in grief,” 2022
“united in grief,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“united in grief,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1005
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto
“united in grief,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1005
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto

Lavaughan Jenkins
“we ain't got the time today,” 2022
“we ain't got the time today,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“we ain't got the time today,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1004
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto
“we ain't got the time today,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1004
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto

Lavaughan Jenkins
“blood ain't just on the leaves,” 2022
“blood ain't just on the leaves,” 2022
Lavaughan Jenkins
“blood ain't just on the leaves,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1003
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto
“blood ain't just on the leaves,” 2022
Oil paint on oil paper
30" x 22" [HxW] (76.2 x 55.88 cm); 33" x 25 ³⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (83.82 x 65.4 x 6.35 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1003
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed recto
Education
- B.F.A. Massachusetts College Of Art And Design
Selected Exhibitions
- 2023
- "Lavaughan Jenkins: The Watcher and the Watchman," Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts at the University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
- "Lavaughan Jenkins: Edward E. Elson Artist-in-Residence," Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, MA
- 2022
- "Weight Of Things," Vielmetter Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- 2021
- "Ms. Black America," Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Boston, MA
- 2020
- "Black America Again," AREA CODE Art Fair, Shelter In Place Gallery, Boston, MA
- "VOLTA NYC," Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, New York, NY
- 2019
- "Reflections of Power," Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Spring/ Break Art Show, New York, NY
- 2017
- "Reflections of Power," Kingston Gallery, Boston, MA
- 2016
- "Man Walks Into A Room," Arts research collaborative gallery, Lowell, MA
- 2003
- "Man Walks Into A Room," Beaver County Day School, Chestnut Hill, MA
Selected Group Exhibitions
- 2023
- "Perpetual Portrait," Vielmetter Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- 2021
- "The Salon Show, "Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Boston, MA
- "Black America," David Klein Gallery, Detroit, MI
- 2020
- "We Are More Than a Moment," Gallery 51, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA
- "Three-Person Show," Patricia Sweetow Gallery, San Francisco, CA
- "Sit Still: Self-Portraits in the Age of Distraction," curated by Patty Horing and Deborah Brown, Anna Zorina Gallery, New York, NY
- "Congruency," The Gallery at Prato Capital Management, White Plains, NY
- 2019
- "Woven Profiles," Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Boston, MA
- "James and Audrey Foster Prize Exhibition," Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, MA
- "HumanFigure," Hess Gallery, Pine Manor College, Newton, MA
- "About Face," The Painting Center, New York, NY
- 2018
- "Passage," Galerie C. O. A., Montreal, Canada
- "Relevant," Craig Krull Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- "Fashion Forward," Kabinett Gallery, Boston, MA
- 2017
- "People Watching," Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
- "Reconfigure," Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Boston, MA
- "Relay," Kingston Gallery, Boston, MA
- 2016
- "Oh Sheets," Beehive, Boston, MA
- "Nakedness," Gallery Kayafas, Boston, MA
- "Future Arts Boston," Boston Center For The Arts, Boston, MA
- "Establishment Assembly," Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA
- "Profiles," Lens Gallery, Boston, MA
- "I Know just what you are saying," Kingston Gallery, Boston, MA
- 2015
- "ReSearch," Massachusetts College Of Art And Design, Boston, MA
- 2014
- "The Introduction," Massachusetts College Of Art And Design, Boston, MA
- 2013
- "Josef Bolt, Li Ning, Lavaughan Jenkins," 666 Artspace, Beijing, China
- 2012
- "Boston vs. Beijing," Oasis Gallery, Beijing, China
- 2006
- "Undressed," Judi Rotenberg Gallery, Cambridge, MA
- 2005
- "Introductions," Judi Rotenberg Gallery, Cambridge, MA
- 2003
- "Man Walks Into A Room," Beaver County Day School, Chestnut Hill, MA
- 2002
- "Norfolk Group Exhibition," Art Barn Gallery, Yale Norfolk, CT
Residencies
- 2023
- Edward E. Elson Artist-in-Residence, Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, MA
- 2022
- Fine Arts Work Center Residency, Provincetown, MA
- 2019
- James And Audrey Foster Prize
- 2015
- Blanche E. Coleman Award
- Kingston Gallery Emerging Artist (non commercial)
- 2002
- Rob Moore Grant
- Yale Norfolk Program
Bibliography
- 2023
- Salem News. "Artist in residence: Lavaughan Jenkins delivers," The Salem News, January 20 (Link)
- 2022
- Heidenry, Rachel. "The 7 Must-See Exhibitions in California this Fall," Testudo, August 5
- Greiner-Ferris, John. "Why Lavaughan Jenkins Is Not a Sculptor His work honors the women who shaped him," The Provincetown Independent, February 9
- Van Der Wednde, Andre. "Three Months In, FAWC Fellows Have Been Prolific," The Provincetown Independent, Janurary 19 (Link)
- 2021
- Bragg, Mary Ann. "Visual arts and writing fellows begin work at Fine Arts Work Center," WickedLocal.com, October 19 (Link)
- McQuaid, Cate. "‘Miss Black America’ spotlights everyday heroines," The Boston Globe, August 12
- "Coming Attractions: June 29 through July 13 — What Will Light Your Fire," Artsfuse, June 29 (Link)
- Record Staff. "‘New Light: Encounters and Connections’ Highlights MFA’s Collection," Chelsea Record, April 15 (Link)
- 2020
- Rousseau, Morgan. "‘Fall into art and design’ with Boston Design Week," Boston.com, September 26 (Link)
- Rivera, Sofia. "Seven Black Boston-Based Artists on Their Work as a Form of Protest," Boston Magazine, July 1
- Colby, Celina. "MFA acquires work by 24 diverse contemporary artists," The Bay State Banner, June 18 (Link)
- Griffin, Grace. "Museum of Fine Arts will grow its contemporary art collection," The Boston Globe, May 29
- Schultz, Abby. "Visitors Head to New York Art Fairs Amid Coronavirus Concerns," Barrons, March 9 (Link)
- Nesvet, Nancy. "OFF THE PIER: SPACE AND LIGHT: VOLTA 2020," artscope, March 9 (Link)
- YRB Editorial. "VOLTA Returns to New York for 2020 Edition @voltashow #voltanewyork2020," YRB Mag, March 6 (Link)
- Small, Zachary. "After Scrapping Its 2019 Edition, Volta Art Fair Relaunches Its New York Event with a Focus on the Positive," ARTnews, February 7 (Link)
- Brandt, Stace. "Jenkins Lavaughan," Art New England, January 1
- 2019
- Burno, Christian. "5 Things To Do This Weekend, From Dolly Parton To Contemporary Art," WBUR Local Coverage, December 12 (Link)
- Andor Brodeur, Michael. "White whales, experimental operas, fabulous prizes, and Santas in Speedos," The Boston Globe, December 12 (Link)
- "The ticket: What's happening in the local arts world," The Boston Globe, December 12 (Link)
- Whyte, Murray. " At The ICA’s 2019 Foster Prize Exhibition, an Artist Breaks Out With ‘A Father’s Lullaby," The Boston Globe, December 5 (Link)
- Duffy, Hayley. "James And Audrey Foster Prize Exhibit At ICA Celebrates Local Artists," The Heights, October 20 (Link)
- Gorelick, Rusty. "Your Guide to a Fun-Filled Labor Day Weekend," BU Today, August 29 (Link)
- Reynolds, Pamela. "Artist Lavaughan Jenkins Is Doing What He Loves And People Are Loving It Too," WBUR The Artery, August 15 (Link)
- Reynolds, Pamela. "Here Are The Museum And Gallery Exhibitions To See This Summer," WBUR The Artery, May 28 (Link)
- Rodney, Seph. "This Year, the Spring/Break Art Show Is Less Fanciful but Still Worth It," Hyperallergic, March 8 (Link)
- McMahon, Katherine. "A Look Around the 2019 Spring/Break Art Show," ARTnews, March 5 (Link)
- 2018
- Brown, Lillian. "ICA announces 2019 Foster Prize winners," October 19 (Link)
- 2017
- "The Ticket: What's happening in the arts world," The Boston Globe, September 22 (Link)
- Kiers, Olivia. "Neither Forbidden nor Forgotten: Ariel Basson Freiberg & Lavaughan Jenkins," Big Red and Shiny, September 19 (Link)
- Seven, John. "Oil Paintings Enter a New Dimension," The TAKE Magazine, September 9 (Link)
- "Reconfigure," Metro Boston, pg 11, August 31 (Link)
Public Collections
- Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston, MA
- Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, Boston, MA