ABOUT JOAN

Artist Statement

“It has been my aim from the onset of my career to produce art that would become a vehicle aesthetically linking the past to the future.

I strive to document and educate myself and others about my rich culture & heritage and have endeavored over the course of my journey to present an artistic, and positive presentation of the African Diaspora.” – JB

 

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30 + Years of Experience
Art Innovator, curator & collector.

8000+ produced works
Found in private , corporate & public collections.

300+ Exhibitions
Participated in solo & group.

Transform your
Home. Inspire. Bring Joy.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Reach out & we will make it right.

30 + Years of Experience
Art Innovator, curator & collector.

8000+ produced works
Found in private , corporate & public collections.

300+ Exhibitions
Participated in solo & group.

 

Joan is the featured Artists in the Humber Literary Review – vol. 8,
Check out the online release:
http://humberliteraryreview.com/

Some of Joan’s Projects & Press from Over Years:

  • Founder and Art Director of the Association of African –Canadian Artists
  • Producer and Curator of AACA’s annual traveling COLOURblind exhibits.
  • Develop and Curator of numerous exhibits for fortune 500 companies and educational institution throughout North America
  • Five Year member of the board of directors (FMC) for the “ScotiabankCaribana Festival”
  • Produced art exhibits held at the “Royal Ontario Museum” Toronto, Canada.

Learn more about the Association of African – Canadian Artists & the COLOUR Blind exhibits:

 

Some of Joan’s Projects & Press from Over Years:

  • Founder and Art Director of the Association of African –Canadian Artists
  • Producer and Curator of AACA’s annual traveling COLOURblind exhibits.
  • Develop and Curator of numerous exhibits for fortune 500 companies and educational institution throughout North America
  • Five Year member of the board of directors (FMC) for the “ScotiabankCaribana Festival”
  • Produced art exhibits held at the “Royal Ontario Museum” Toronto, Canada.

 

Learn more about the Association of African – Canadian Artists & the COLOUR Blind exhibits:

 

JojoChinto interview 2008

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Play Me, I'M Yours - 2012

The Toronto debut presentation of Play Me, I’m Yours was brought to you in part by CIBC, Lead Partner of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. From July 11th – 31st, 41 pianos were installed across Toronto in celebration of the three-year countdown to the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games.

The 41 pianos represent the 41 countries participating in the TORONTO 2015 Games and each was painted by an artist from the country it represents. The pianos were located in public parks, streets and squares for any member of the public to play and enjoy. Check out Joan’s – Bermuda Cottage Piano

http://streetpianos.com/toronto2012/pianos/royal-ontario-museum/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvf1sAusvRg&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwQMkEo-BZI&feature=youtu.be

Recognition:

  • 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women
  • 2010 New Pioneers Recipient for Art Canada
  • Bermuda Canadian Association recipient for Art
  • Women of Great Esteem Recipient for Art
  • Certificate of Merit NY State Assembly
  • Certificate of Achievement NY State Senate

 

Publication:

  • Who’s Who in Black Canada
  • Hopes and Dreams
  • Black Women in Canada Leading the Way

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Play Me, I'M Yours - 2012

The Toronto debut presentation of Play Me, I’m Yours was brought to you in part by CIBC, Lead Partner of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. From July 11th – 31st, 41 pianos were installed across Toronto in celebration of the three-year countdown to the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games.

The 41 pianos represent the 41 countries participating in the TORONTO 2015 Games and each was painted by an artist from the country it represents. The pianos were located in public parks, streets and squares for any member of the public to play and enjoy. Check out Joan’s – Bermuda Cottage Piano

http://streetpianos.com/toronto2012/pianos/royal-ontario-museum/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvf1sAusvRg&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwQMkEo-BZI&feature=youtu.be

Recognition:

  • 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women
  • 2010 New Pioneers Recipient for Art Canada
  • Bermuda Canadian Association recipient for Art
  • Women of Great Esteem Recipient for Art
  • Certificate of Merit NY State Assembly
  • Certificate of Achievement NY State Senate

 

Publication:

  • Who’s Who in Black Canada
  • Hopes and Dreams
  • Black Women in Canada Leading the Way

 

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