On view starting June 19
Troy Jones
Echoes of the Diaspora
A Study in Style, Culture and the African Mask
In Echoes of the Diaspora, Troy Jones (b. 1974) explores the African mask as a symbol of heritage, transformation, and cultural continuity. Blending traditional motifs with contemporary influences—from street style to digital design—Jones reinterprets the mask as a living expression of diasporic identity. This bold body of work is presented alongside African masks from the museum’s collection as selected by Jones.
Troy Jones is a visual artist born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he continues to live while working in New York City. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from New Jersey City University in 2015. Over the years, Jones has exhibited widely across the Northeastern United States and internationally. Notably, in 2016, he exhibited at Casa de Africa in Havana, Cuba, celebrating its 25th anniversary. In 2020, he presented his first solo show at the Black Wall Street Gallery in Soho, New York City. For over three decades, Jones has studied under and been mentored by renowned artist Ben Jones.
Troy Jones, Rest Assured, 2024. Oil on Panel. Courtesy of the artist.
