Anna August

Anna August creates compelling paintings that pulse with the vibrancy, emotion, and color of her Jamaican homeland. This exciting contemporary artist credits the natural wonders and beauty of Jamaica for sparking her imagination in her youth. The lively people, rhythms of daily life, lush greenery, and miles of sandy beaches are at the heart of everything she creates with brush and canvas. Through her art, August captures the delicate but marvelous harmony between everyday life and the immense power of nature, and her unique vision is turning heads around the world.
The daughter of a skilled carpenter, August’s journey into art was inspired by her father’s creativity, craftsmanship, and fine attention to minute details that many people never notice. By watching him transform wood into fabulous works of art, she learned that a true artist must always be meticulous. These lessons helped her convey the burst of colors in Jamaican landscapes and the bustling, frenetic energy of big city life.
August has experimented with a wide array of styles and artistic mediums, demonstrating her desire and ability to push boundaries and defy expectations. She was featured at Spectrum Miami for Art Basel 2023 and continues giving back through workshops and community projects in Jamaica. From evocative female portraits to eye-catching abstract works, her art possesses a familiar sense of warmth, rich texture, and depth of soul. Anna August is represented by Park West Gallery.