Lavaughan Jenkins

Selected Works

Exhibitions

Biography

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "We Became Everything You Couldn't." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm). Its medium is Oil on panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“We Became Everything You Couldn't,” 2024
Oil on panel
30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm)
Inventory #JEN1098
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "We almost made it through movie night." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 61" x 50" x 6" [HxWxD] (154.94 x 127 x 15.24 cm). Its medium is Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“We almost made it through movie night,” 2023-2024
Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel
61" x 50" x 6" [HxWxD] (154.94 x 127 x 15.24 cm)
Inventory #JEN1070
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Big Momma Thang." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm). Its medium is Oil on panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“Big Momma Thang,” 2024
Oil on panel
30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm)
Inventory #JEN1099
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "What Are We Hoping For." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 21" x 6" x 6" [HxWxD] (53.34 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm). Its medium is Oil paint and acrylic paint over wire, mesh and plaster. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“What Are We Hoping For,” 2024
Oil paint and acrylic paint over wire, mesh and plaster
21" x 6" x 6" [HxWxD] (53.34 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm)
Inventory #JEN1109
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Momma You Did Your Job." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm). Its medium is Oil on panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“Momma You Did Your Job,” 2024
Oil on panel
30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm)
Inventory #JEN1097
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Broken Crayon." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 21" x 6" x 6" [HxWxD] (53.34 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm). Its medium is Oil paint and acrylic paint over wire, mesh and plaster. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“Broken Crayon,” 2024
Oil paint and acrylic paint over wire, mesh and plaster
21" x 6" x 6" [HxWxD] (53.34 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm)
Inventory #JEN1110
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "We fit good together." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 61" x 50" x 6" [HxWxD] (154.94 x 127 x 15.24 cm). Its medium is Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“We fit good together,” 2023-2024
Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel
61" x 50" x 6" [HxWxD] (154.94 x 127 x 15.24 cm)
Inventory #JEN1069
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Stand Strong." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm). Its medium is Oil on panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“Stand Strong,” 2024
Oil on panel
30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm)
Inventory #JEN1096
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Shortened Childhood." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 21" x 6" x 6" [HxWxD] (53.34 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm). Its medium is Oil paint and acrylic paint over wire, mesh and plaster. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“Shortened Childhood,” 2024
Oil paint and acrylic paint over wire, mesh and plaster
21" x 6" x 6" [HxWxD] (53.34 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm)
Inventory #JEN1105
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Caged Bird with Brave Words." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm). Its medium is Oil on panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“Caged Bird with Brave Words,” 2024
Oil on panel
30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm)
Inventory #JEN1101
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Dancing on the Kitchen Floor." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm). Its medium is Oil on panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“Dancing on the Kitchen Floor,” 2024
Oil on panel
30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm)
Inventory #JEN1086
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Tomorrow is Taking Too Long." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm). Its medium is Oil on panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“Tomorrow is Taking Too Long,” 2024
Oil on panel
30" x 24" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.2 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm)
Inventory #JEN1085
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "The Weight of Your Skin." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 21" x 6" x 6" [HxWxD] (53.34 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm). Its medium is Oil paint and acrylic paint over wire, mesh and plaster. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“The Weight of Your Skin,” 2024
Oil paint and acrylic paint over wire, mesh and plaster
21" x 6" x 6" [HxWxD] (53.34 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm)
Inventory #JEN1106
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Those Good Morning Pics and Good Night Pics." This artwork was created in 2023 and measures 61" x 50" x 6" [HxWxD] (154.94 x 127 x 15.24 cm). Its medium is Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“Those Good Morning Pics and Good Night Pics,” 2023
Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel
61" x 50" x 6" [HxWxD] (154.94 x 127 x 15.24 cm)
Inventory #JEN1064
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Get it right." This artwork was created in 2023 and measures 31" x 22" x 2" [HxWxD] (78.74 x 55.88 x 5.08 cm). Its medium is Oil on panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“Get it right,” 2023
Oil on panel
31" x 22" x 2" [HxWxD] (78.74 x 55.88 x 5.08 cm)
Inventory #JEN1046
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Julia Featheringill

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Australian Open." This artwork was created in 2022 and measures 30 ¹⁄₈" x 22 ⁵⁄₈" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (76.53 x 57.48 x 6.35 cm); 34" x 26 ¹⁄₂" x 4 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (86.36 x 67.31 x 11.43 cm) Framed. Its medium is Oil on panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“Australian Open,” 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); 34" x 26 ¹⁄₂" x 4 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (86.36 x 67.31 x 11.43 cm) Framed
Inventory #JEN1040
Courtesy of the artist
Photo credit: Julia Featheringill

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "I have learned to do without you." This artwork was created in 2023 and measures 31" x 22" x 2" [HxWxD] (78.74 x 55.88 x 5.08 cm); 34" x 26 ¹⁄₂" x 4 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (86.36 x 67.31 x 11.43 cm) framed. Its medium is Oil on panel. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“I have learned to do without you,” 2023
Oil on panel
31" x 22" x 2" [HxWxD] (78.74 x 55.88 x 5.08 cm); 34" x 26 ¹⁄₂" x 4 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (86.36 x 67.31 x 11.43 cm) framed
Inventory #JEN1047
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Julia Featheringill

Lavaughan Jenkins “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

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "the protectors 9." This artwork was created in 2022 and measures 9 ³⁄₄" x 8 ¹⁄₂" x 7" [HxWxD] (24.77 x 21.59 x 17.78 cm). Its medium is Acrylic paint, spray paint, oil paint, over foam and plaster. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“the protectors 9,” 2022
Acrylic paint, spray paint, oil paint, over foam and plaster
9 ³⁄₄" x 8 ¹⁄₂" x 7" [HxWxD] (24.77 x 21.59 x 17.78 cm)
Inventory #JEN1030
Signed
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox

Lavaughan Jenkins “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

Lavaughan Jenkins “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

Lavaughan Jenkins “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

Lavaughan Jenkins “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

Lavaughan Jenkins “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

Lavaughan Jenkins “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

This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "in public eyes (line up)." This artwork was created in 2022 and measures 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. Its medium is Oil piant on oil paper. — **Lavaughan Jenkins**
“in public eyes (line up),” 2022
Oil piant 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 #JEN1002
Signed recto
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

Lavaughan Jenkins: Love Liberates

July 13 — August 23, 2024

Vielmetter Los Angeles, Gallery I

New Works by Lavaughan Jenkins, Mario Joyce, Raffi Kalenderian, Kiriakos Tompolidis

January 13 — March 9, 2024

Vielmetter Los Angeles, Greenhouse

Perpetual Portrait

July 8 — August 18, 2023

Vielmetter Los Angeles, Gallery I & II & III

Lavaughan Jenkins: Weight of Things

September 17 — November 5, 2022

Vielmetter Los Angeles, Greenhouse

: B.F.A. Massachusetts College Of Art And Design

Selected Solo and Two Person Exhibitions

2024: "Love Liberates," Vielmetter Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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

2024: "New Works by Lavaughan Jenkins, Mario Joyce, Raffi Kalenderian, Kiriakos Tompolidis," Vielmetter Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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 & Fellowships

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)
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: 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