Ka-Son

A powerful painting features a raised fist blending into a wide-toothed comb set against a vibrant, multicolored background. The comb's teeth are angled downward, symbolizing unity and strength. The artist's signature, "KAGYU NOW," is visible in the bottom right corner.
The Afro Pick
A heartwarming painting depicts an adult and a young child interacting with an acoustic guitar. The adult, mostly obscured, gently guides the child, who is dressed in a purple onesie. The child curiously touches the guitar strings, illuminated by soft, warm light against a dark background.
The Guitar Lesson
A painting depicts a man holding a baby who is gripping a large paintbrush. The background is a mix of dark to light colors, blending from deep browns to bright yellow-white. The man guides the baby's hand, aiming the brush towards the light, symbolizing creation or inspiration.
The Artist

About the Artist

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Ka-Son grew up cultivating his natural artistic ability by watching the creative process of his father (a portrait artist) and eldest brother (a pioneering Graffiti artist). Having received no formal art training, they instead became his artistic teachers and technical advisors. His work can be seen as a visual nod to what he sees as the art found in our every day experiences. Those moments—whether of beauty, of pain and struggle, or of joy—are moments that universally connect us as human beings. That’s where the art is.

Ka-Son’s paintings have won numerous awards and have been featured in local and regional newspapers, magazines, and television. His work has also been used as cover art for books and music albums. He’s participated in many group and solo gallery exhibitions, as well as serving as co-curator of 1199SEIU Gallery, and director of ARTSPACE Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA. Most recently his work has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as Norfolk Botanical Garden’s Diversity Gallery. He’s currently working on a series of paintings that explore his passion for fatherhood—what he considers “a love letter to my children.”

For more information, please visit www.artofkason.com

A man with a short beard and mustache is seen against a plain white background. He is wearing a dark gray jacket with buttoned pockets over a black T-shirt featuring a white graphic design of a face. The man has a neutral expression and short, closely-cropped hair.
Ka-Son
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