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2026
Acrylic on canvas
48 x 36 inches
February 6, often referenced as 2 6, represents Fayetteville, North Carolina, the city that shaped J. Cole and remains central to his identity. He intentionally chose this date for the release of his final studio album, The Fall Off, grounding his final chapter in his roots. This painting was created live on that same day during an album listening party at Good Trip Gallery, making the moment both intentional and shared.
The portrait captures J. Cole in a quiet moment of reflection, hands pressed together, head bowed, surrounded by layered, expressive color. I worked intuitively and in real time as the album played, allowing rhythm, emotion, and atmosphere to guide the movement of paint across the canvas. The focus is less on strict realism and more on presence, energy, and intention.
Two Six stands as both a portrait and a timestamp, honoring origin, purpose, and the power of choosing how a story comes full circle.
2026
Acrylic on canvas
48 x 36 inches
February 6, often referenced as 2 6, represents Fayetteville, North Carolina, the city that shaped J. Cole and remains central to his identity. He intentionally chose this date for the release of his final studio album, The Fall Off, grounding his final chapter in his roots. This painting was created live on that same day during an album listening party at Good Trip Gallery, making the moment both intentional and shared.
The portrait captures J. Cole in a quiet moment of reflection, hands pressed together, head bowed, surrounded by layered, expressive color. I worked intuitively and in real time as the album played, allowing rhythm, emotion, and atmosphere to guide the movement of paint across the canvas. The focus is less on strict realism and more on presence, energy, and intention.
Two Six stands as both a portrait and a timestamp, honoring origin, purpose, and the power of choosing how a story comes full circle.