I grew up drawing outside the lines. Someone had to. Almost everyone else was busy inside them.
I create because I studied Industrial Design. I know exactly where the lines go. That's the problem.
I create because, as a boy, I traveled between two countries with my face in the wind of an open train window. I thought I was watching the making of the earth. I still do.
I create because I fell in love with science. Every painting is an experiment. The results teach me about my world.
I create because my parents taught me how to look through the window of a moving train. The view never stopped moving. Neither did I.
I create because my visual library is full. The world keeps sending me beautiful stories. Something has to give.
I create because our son needed an art teacher. He found me a second career.
I create because I come from a family of travelers. Staying inside anything is not in our lineage. Wonder and discovery are.
Biography:
Self-taught artist Jacob is a master. He creates happy art that feeds the soul. An international award-winning visual artist in both painting and photography, he is a versatile artist whose work spans from striking classical paintings, vibrant modern and abstract paintings, wearable art, photography, and drawing.
Born in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, into a family of farmers and merchants, he studied automobile and industrial mechanics, graduating at the top of his class in Industrial Design. A few years after immigrating to the United States in 2003, he studied Business Administration at the University of the District of Columbia, where he served as the Vice-President of the Business Club and the Community Outreach Officer, earned a place on the Dean’s List for excellent academic achievements, and received an invitation to the Honor Society. When you own one of Jacob’s artworks, you are keeping, in your home, the proof of an artist who was trained to draw and build things for a living and chose, deliberately, to create happy art instead.
Jacob was discovered by Mr. Sylvain Cornevaux.
Institutional Clients:
The National Gallery of Art. Washington, D.C.
Museum Archives:
The National Archive Museum. Washington, D.C.
Government and Diplomatic Missions:
The Office of The First Lady of Côte D'Ivoire.
The Ambassador of France in The U.S.
The Ambassador of The Principality of Monaco in The U.S.
The Ambassador of Belgium in The U.S.
The Ambassador of Côte D'Ivoire in The U.S.
Corporate Clients:
Neosystems.
Magazine Clients:
The Washington Post Magazine.
British Airways Magazine (HighLife Magazine).
Coastal Living Magazine.
The Outside Magazine.
Featured Profile Stories:
The Washingtonian Magazine.
The American Society of Picture Professionals.
Le Banco News Outlet.
JPEG Magazine.
What people are saying:
“Jacob Goldsmith is the epitome of creativity." — Traval M., Traveling Nurse.
"The passion, determination, and conviction of Jacob Goldsmith are out of this world, and his prices are reasonable." — L. Koné, Accountant.
“Jacob’s work touched my heart. He is a great creator. I was sitting across the hall from his gallery, giving a presentation, but could not stop looking at his art gallery from my platform, and how many visitors he was receiving. After my presentation I couldn’t help but visit. And Chapeau d’artiste is my favorite. Jacob touched my heart.” — Performing Artist/Dancer, Dadie B.
“I’m not downtown. I’m not in the arts district. I’m in my own neighborhood. This is West Baltimore. This is North Avenue. This is what the vision is. This is what happens when you see more than the narrative would have you believe. This is what is to come. Great work Jacob Goldsmith.” — Tiffany W., MD State Delegate.
Jacob Goldsmith is the Founder of Goldsmith & Co. Art Galleries.
