As It Is - JajaH Exhibition Opening

JajaH's “As It Is,” opens Saturday, August 16, with a reception, artist talk and musical performance from 4 to 7 p.m.

Artist JajaH, aka Joshua Gray, describes his work as exploring themes of self- awareness and inner transformation. “My art is rooted in the practice of Vipassana meditation, a path of insight and self- awareness. Through painting, I translate the inner stillness, clarity and transformation that arise in deep meditation. Each piece reflects a moment of presence and introspection—an invitation to pause, breathe and look inward,” he explained.

“In a world of constant distraction, I aim to create space for reflection and connection with the inner self.”

JajaH began drawing at age 12 and studied art at the High School for Performing and Visual Arts and the University of Houston, where he became active in the city's street art and mural scene. A former member of Project Row Houses and co-founder of the Annunaki Artist Collective (2012–2016), JajaH has exhibited widely, including his 2018 solo show “The Light Machine.” That same year, he began practicing Vipassana meditation, which now deeply influences his murals, portraits and performances.

The exhibition continues through September 27 and will include additional programming around the exhibition.

Host or Publisher The Collective