Where Black Stories Become Powerful Works of Art
A creative space dedicated to elevating Black stories and voices.
About Me
My name is Elijah Jackson, an artist from South London dedicated to telling powerful Black stories through visual art. My work is inspired by my family’s activism and the community that shaped me, driving me to create pieces that honour identity, culture, and lived experience.
What started as a passion for drawing has become a focused practice rooted in representation and storytelling. Through each piece, I aim to spark reflection, connection, and pride - using art as a way to uplift and empower.
Thank you for being part of this journey and supporting the work.
My Mission
At Elijah Art, I use creativity to uplift and celebrate the Black community. From portraits of cultural icons to imaginative storytelling pieces, each artwork is crafted to inspire, provoke thought, and honor Black excellence.
My Process
I work with a variety of materials - mostly acrylics and pencil, with experiments in ink and watercolor - to bring stories to life. Each piece starts with an idea, guided by color, texture, and form, whether capturing a portrait, telling a narrative, or imagining something entirely new.
My Timeline
2017
Started first art project raising money for local community charities
Explored social justice themes through early creative artwork
Sold prints and original pieces to support grassroots causes
2018-19
Completed four acrylic canvases and one pencil drawing for prints
Created Malcolm X painting, which became a signature peice.
Raised over £1,000 for Voyage Youth through two GoFundMe campaign
2020
Focused on celebrating Black cultural icons through paintings
Painted large Lewis Hamilton artwork
Refined acrylic techniques and experimented with scale and detail
2021
Painted two Usain Bolt artworks, exploring dynamic poses and motion
Improved composition and colour while linking art to personal passions
Explored techniques to capture energy and movement in portraits
2022
Created Muhammad Ali painting, combining boxing passion with portraiture
Became a signature work shaping personal artistic identity and style
Focused on storytelling and advanced painting techniques
2023-25
Studied Art for A-Levels, and explored a wider range of materials and techniques
Explored new styles of art with deeper underlying meanings
Delved deeper into the art world by conducting artist research and visiting galleries