BIOGRAPHY

 

Derek Jackson is a Pop artist based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Largely self-taught, Jackson began exploring art at a young age and later took a few high school art classes before continuing to develop his practice independently. Over the years, he has worked across acrylic painting, pottery, and photography, ultimately cultivating a vibrant and distinctive Pop Art style.

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His recent solo exhibition, Can I Say Something?, was presented at Hotel Madison, with prints from the series later exhibited at BMC Bakes in Harrisonburg. Jackson also presented Pop for a Cause, a solo charity exhibition supporting local nonprofits through art. His work has been featured in Global Horizons: A Celebration of Artistic Expression at Artio Gallery, ArtistCloseup Magazine Issue 16, Visual Art Journal, New Visionary Magazine, and Lady Gaga’s The Fame Monster Super Deluxe Edition. Jackson was also profiled in an interview by Adelé Kotzé for ArtistCloseup.

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Jackson is a member of the Arts Council of the Valley and the New Visionary Directory. His work is held in private collections throughout the United States and has been exhibited in venues across Virginia.