Shango Wallpaper

Shango Wallpaper by Ben F. Jones, mixed media

The art of Ben Jones is a spiritual journey that continues the struggle for identity, freedom, justice, and love for the salvation of the human family. Ben reveals his sense of responsibility to his ancestral legacy by continuing the work against oppression, exploitation, and hegemony through the symbolic power of his work. Ben has battled much of his life for spaces where his culture can be honored and respected with equal validity amongst others. His struggle has been a journey documented not only in the array of his works but in the actions he has taken as an activist and speaker on the political issues of our time. Each of Ben’s humble offerings reveals his prayer for greater understanding and love. At a glance, we witness instances of transformative energies called forth for a world still within our grasp if we open our minds and our hearts.