Sheleen Jones is a native visual artist from New Orleans. She began her study of the arts during her second year at Xavier University of New Orleans where she received a B.A. of Art, and continued her studies earning a Master of Fine Arts at Florida State University. I was encouraged to pursue art with an open mind, a level of objectivity, and a hunger for learning. Several of Ms. Jones’ sculptures are displayed throughout the New Orleans Metropolitan area. Her most recent commissioned sculptures include, ”The Battle of New Orleans”, The Black presents, The New Orleans East Hospital “Healing Tree”, Armstrong National Park “Chief Allison Tootie Montana”, “New Orleans Brass Band”, Rev. Avery C. Alexander, "Forever a Crusader" of Civil Rights, the Memorial Plaza, and "Opening the Gates" a memorial to A. P. Tureaud Sr. In my sculptural portrait, I strive to capture the attributes of the person or entity in particular moment of inspiration. It is an honor to create memorial sculptures for communities, and I hope to continue creating images that capture, and celebrate, our humanity our, struggles, our beauty and our fortitude.
