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Anthony Jackson 🇯🇲Jamaican-🇺🇸American Artist | MFA THESIS SHOW: Bugzdale.com/projects 🤭 @likklegallery Tik Tok: @bugzdale

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The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Anthony Jackson
“Bugzdale” at the Community Center Gallery, on view May 8 – July 2, 2026.
“Through my art, I amplify ideas about the black experience in our society. I focus on the themes that affect my
community: class, race, police brutality, corrupt government, death, and other issues, to show the way in which
black men and women are made targets, and to find a way to celebrate the lives of these under-represented
individuals. I create a world where these people can survive, and find a way to be themselves, while being free
from imprisonment, both metaphorical and real. I am a black man fighting for equality and social justice. My
Jamaican-American background, connections with people, my dual communities of Queens and Jamaica, and
outside of it, old family photos, and my memories all inform the way I make art.Subject matter was all-important for me since I wanted to represent these figures’ “humanness” outside of
media stereotypes. I wanted to see more individuals that looked like me, individuals from my community,
individuals that would normally never be seen on the walls of a museum or gallery. I wanted them to be seen
for who they are: proud, free and living in a world free from judgment and surrounded by love. This is how they
deserve to be viewed by society.
Each person that I decided to include in my work walks a different path and has a different purpose on earth.
The one true connection between each of these individuals is the hardship each faces being a black man or
woman in this world. Not every story is the same, but there are similarities in life experiences. I am tired of
being looked at as a threat to society, tired of not being looked at as equal, tired of being looked down on, tired
of being labeled in whichever way the world wants to classify us, and especially tired of going to museums and not seeing more black artists or black people being represented in a positive way. I work so that the next
generation of black youth can aspire to a better life, so that they can be able to put their minds to anything they choose……..” -Anthony Jackson (Bugzdale) taken in Auburn, Washington by @bugzdale

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Bugzdale.com/shop #bugzdale taken in New York, New York by @bugzdale

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10 months ago

Bugzdale.com/shop #bugzdale taken in New York, New York by @bugzdale

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10 months ago

There are not enough hours in a day but we are still working on the site but you can shop at bugzdale.com/shop or the link in my bio! #bugzdale #artistsoninstagram taken in New York, New York by @bugzdale

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10 months ago

BUGZDALE BLACK FRIDAY IS LIVE.
We’re still putting the final touches on the site, but the deals are already active.
🖤 20% OFF the whole shop
💳 Code: BLACKFRIDAY
🔗 www.bugzdale.com/shop
Tap in before the heat sells out. 🐇🔥 taken in New York, New York by @bugzdale

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a year ago

Early Black Friday Starts Now!
We’re still putting the final touches on the site, but you can shop our early access Black Friday sale at www.bugzdale.com/shop.
Use code BLACKFRIDAY10 for 10% OFF your entire order — early birds only. taken in New York, New York by @bugzdale

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This week was a rough one, but taking time to create really helped clear my head. I’m so glad I pushed myself to try something new. It turned out to be one of the most inspiring experiences I’ve had in a while. Can’t wait to go back! Huge thanks to @scatteredkind for such a beautiful and grounding class. 💫
#scatteredkind #nyc #turtling #longislandcity #thingstodo #bugzdale taken in Scattered Kind by @bugzdale

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My solo show in Auburn, WA has been rescheduled to May–July 2026 at the Auburn Community Center. Thank you so much for your patience and continued support—it truly means the world. I’m excited to share a selection of work that has evolved over time, and I can’t wait to reveal it all together. If you’re in Washington, mark your calendars—I’d love to see you there. It’s going to be an amazing show! ✨🎨❤️ taken in Auburn, Washington by @bugzdale

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a year ago

So grateful to be apart of this ! 🫶🏿 @artagainstracism_org @westwindsorarts #bugzdale taken in New York, New York by @bugzdale

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I took this year to focus on myself outside of my career and I’m so happy I did. I did not expect this at all but all my hard work has paid off. Even when I’m not working I’m working and I love that. This show will be in Washington state my second in person solo show. I’m so excited and grateful. Thank you all for the support! 💙 taken in New York, New York by @bugzdale

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2 years ago

I just got my work back in the mail #artistsoninstagram taken in New York, New York by @bugzdale

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3 years ago

This really touched my heart when I got this on my birthday 🇯🇲🫶🏿💙 taken in Iowa City, Iowa by @bugzdale

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