Bentrice Jusu

Lives and works in New Jersey, USA

Artist statement

Bentrice Jusu is an imposing figure - a Liberian-American Contemporary Artist, Firefighter, and Activist - who has ceaselessly used art as a medium for revolutionary change and validation. Born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, by a family of Liberian immigrants, Jusu traverses the ethereal plane of metaphysical concepts through her transformative creations across various art forms - sculpture, painting, music, poetry, and augmented reality, to mention a few. Jusu's artwork invites viewers into a poignant journey of self-discovery, nudging them to revisit their roots, introspect their life's trajectory, and contemplate their allies in this voyage through life. Her creations, characterized by their vivacious colours and latent solemnity, voice the often-muted struggles of her hometown, Trenton. Recognized on international landscapes such as the Zanzibar International Film Festival and SACI Italy, Jusu's artistic prowess has also been archived in the illustrious Phillip and Caroline Hanes Gallery in North Carolina. Her work has found a prominent stage in the renowned Brooklyn Museum, where she breathed life into her original pieces and the profound creations of Alice Walker from her book, "Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart". Jusu is acclaimed for interlinking service, art, and recovery, a compelling trinity that has received recognition from The Kresge Foundation. As the creator of The Potential Project, an initiative endorsed by the foundation, Jusu has led all design and...

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