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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)

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We are pleased to present the work of Anthony Jackson “Bugzdale” @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.” – Anthony Jackson

View this exhibition at the Auburn Community and Event Center at 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA! Four large blue and line art pieces lining front community center hallway

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Dem cyaan stop mi shine, a mi day. Blessed & highly favored pon mi born day 🇯🇲✨#bugzday #birthday #222

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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

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"Untitled 1 of 1-8" by bugzdale @bugzdale
Media: inkjet print on un-stretched canvas
Dimensions: 66 x 36 inches

Artist statement:
"My art aims to spark questions. I am critical of conventions surrounding the hierarchy of subject matter and the materials traditionally used in painting. Thinking about the fragility of our existence, I strive to use materials that make real connections with the subject matter to capture the feeling of life’s preciousness ... My work is all about celebrating the lives of these individuals of my community and the world around me."

Check out this work and more on our online gallery of “Manifesting Beloved Community 2024” at artagainstracism.org/2024-manifesting-beloved-community-exhibition/. The Manifesting Beloved Community exhibition was hosted by our partner the West Windsor Arts Council earlier this year. We asked artists to visualize what it means to create or live in a nation or world designed around social and economic justice beyond the ills of structural racism.

Artists included in the exhibition:
@7oveChild, @bugzdale, @aaronfisherartist, @richa.artstudio, @art_by_spriha, @marzenahaupa, @artbyaella, @margaretkalvar, @rustyleffel, @nancyshell, fiberartwithfelicia, @sejcreations, @alice_sims_gunzenhauser, @barbarawallaceartist, @westwindsorarts, @ponderartist

This exhibition is supported by Citizens Bank.
Art Against Racism is supported by the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund

#manifestingbelovedcommunity #artagainstracism #westwindsornj #princetonnj #njarts #jerseyarts #centralnj #centralnjexists #artist #art #painting #artdaily #njartist #onlinegallery #artgallery #contemporaryart #instagramart #instagramartists

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"Untitled 1 of 1-10" by bugzdale @bugzdale
Media: inkjet print on un-stretched canvas
Dimensions: 66 x 36 inches

Artist statement:
"Through my art, I amplify ideas about the black experience in our society ... 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. 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."

Check out this work and more on our online gallery of “Manifesting Beloved Community 2024” at artagainstracism.org/2024-manifesting-beloved-community-exhibition/. The Manifesting Beloved Community exhibition was hosted by our partner the West Windsor Arts Council earlier this year. We asked artists to visualize what it means to create or live in a nation or world designed around social and economic justice beyond the ills of structural racism.

Artists included in the exhibition:
@7oveChild, @bugzdale, @aaronfisherartist, @richa.artstudio, @art_by_spriha, @marzenahaupa, @artbyaella, @margaretkalvar, @rustyleffel, @nancyshell, fiberartwithfelicia, @sejcreations, @alice_sims_gunzenhauser, @barbarawallaceartist, @westwindsorarts, @ponderartist

This exhibition is supported by Citizens Bank.
Art Against Racism is supported by the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund

#manifestingbelovedcommunity #artagainstracism #westwindsornj #princetonnj #njarts #jerseyarts #centralnj #centralnjexists #artist #art #painting #artdaily #njartist #onlinegallery #artgallery #contemporaryart #instagramart #instagramartists

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Issue 19 of THEME Magazine entitled NYFW edition is now online and out. Now in print form so order your print today or check it out in digital form at Theme Magazine‘s website. www.thememagazine.net.

#editorial #fashion #fashionista #ink #instagood #model #modeling #nice #nikon #fashionphotography #photoshoot #prettygirls #legs #pose #wardrobe #nycphotographer #highfashion #female #art #hair #design #nikonusa #magazine

@ucmodels
@luxbutterfly.apparel
@jenny.choii
@thememagazine @alexa_michee @golden.gabrielle @smellyneli @mallyraps @se2ce_inc @lennysnailproject_ @brocket1 @kblake_llc @bugzdale @ivanawest @lil.flacka

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“A Seat At The Table” paintings from Artist: BUGZDALE, RAMIER, DIA, BASHIRU OLATUNJI, SALAUDEEN, RAHEEM NELSON, FAME IDENTITY.

Exhibition Dates:
December 24, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

All the work in the show is for sale, DM us if you are interested in purchasing anything!

(This is a dollhouse gallery not a actual building where you can visit.)

Remember to share with friends and family, have a great day! 😄
#likklegallery #likkle #gallery #nyc #callforart #art #miniatures #bugzdale #leestylez #bipocartists #womxnartists #lgbtqartist #call #for #art #fineart #artworld #artwotk #doll #dollhouseworld #dollhouse #linkinbio #newwork #oldworkshop #aseatatthetable

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“A Seat At The Table” paintings from Artist: BUGZDALE, RAMIER, DIA, BASHIRU OLATUNJI, SALAUDEEN, RAHEEM NELSON, FAME IDENTITY.

Exhibition Dates:
December 24, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

All the work in the show is for sale, DM us if you are interested in purchasing anything!

(This is a dollhouse gallery not a actual building where you can visit.)

Remember to share with friends and family, have a great day! 😄
#likklegallery #likkle #gallery #nyc #callforart #art #miniatures #bugzdale #leestylez #bipocartists #womxnartists #lgbtqartist #call #for #art #fineart #artworld #artwotk #doll #dollhouseworld #dollhouse #linkinbio #newwork #oldworkshop #aseatatthetable

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“A Seat At The Table” paintings from Artist: BUGZDALE, RAMIER, DIA, BASHIRU OLATUNJI, SALAUDEEN, RAHEEM NELSON, FAME IDENTITY.

Exhibition Dates:
December 24, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

All the work in the show is for sale, DM us if you are interested in purchasing anything!

(This is a dollhouse gallery not a actual building where you can visit.)

Remember to share with friends and family, have a great day! 😄
#likklegallery #likkle #gallery #nyc #callforart #art #miniatures #bugzdale #leestylez #bipocartists #womxnartists #lgbtqartist #call #for #art #fineart #artworld #artwotk #doll #dollhouseworld #dollhouse #linkinbio #newwork #oldworkshop #aseatatthetable

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“A Seat At The Table” paintings from Artist: BUGZDALE, RAMIER, DIA, BASHIRU OLATUNJI, SALAUDEEN, RAHEEM NELSON, FAME IDENTITY.

Exhibition Dates:
December 24, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

All the work in the show is for sale, DM us if you are interested in purchasing anything!

(This is a dollhouse gallery not a actual building where you can visit.)

Remember to share with friends and family, have a great day! 😄
#likklegallery #likkle #gallery #nyc #callforart #art #miniatures #bugzdale #leestylez #bipocartists #womxnartists #lgbtqartist #call #for #art #fineart #artworld #artwotk #doll #dollhouseworld #dollhouse #linkinbio #newwork #oldworkshop #aseatatthetable

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“A Seat At The Table” paintings from Artist: BUGZDALE, RAMIER, DIA, BASHIRU OLATUNJI, SALAUDEEN, RAHEEM NELSON, FAME IDENTITY.

Exhibition Dates:
December 24, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

All the work in the show is for sale, DM us if you are interested in purchasing anything!

(This is a dollhouse gallery not a actual building where you can visit.)

Remember to share with friends and family, have a great day! 😄
#likklegallery #likkle #gallery #nyc #callforart #art #miniatures #bugzdale #leestylez #bipocartists #womxnartists #lgbtqartist #call #for #art #fineart #artworld #artwotk #doll #dollhouseworld #dollhouse #linkinbio #newwork #oldworkshop #aseatatthetable

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