Jordan Seaberry was born and raised on the southside of Chicago, and first came to Providence to attend Rhode Island School of Design. Alongside his art, he built a career as a grassroots organizer, working as a prisoners’ rights organizer, and later as Director of Public Policy at the Nonviolence Institute. He now works as Co-Director of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture and as a professor of drawing at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Well Before the Light Fades (Anger) 2024
Acrylic, watercolor, plaster, collage and mixed media on shaped canvas 72″ x 42.5″ x 12″
Artist Statement
Jordan Seaberry is an artist and political organizer who makes paintings with collage, paint, elections and legislation.
Additional Info
Artist Website: www.jordanseaberry.com
Instagram: @jordanseaberry
Part of Growing the NetWorks
This artist was selected by a past NetWorks Rhode Island participant as part of Growing the NetWorks — a 2025 exhibition presented by WaterFire Providence, at the WaterFire Arts Center, celebrating peer-nominated artists from across Rhode Island. Learn more at waterfire.org/growingthenetworks
Highlighting the work of selected artists who have played vital roles in shaping the contemporary visual arts community in Rhode Island. This collection of brief video portraits provides a window into the lives, practices, and cultural contributions of professional artists.
