Figurative and spiritual symbolism

Born and raised in the state of Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A., Jerome T. White developed an interest in art as a child. He would later begin his studies, in art, at Tuskegee University, in Alabama, and completing his Bachelor’s of Art degree in Studio Art, at Baldwin-Wallace College, in Berea, Ohio, in 1992.

He continued his studies in Medical Illustration, at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Following what would be his calling, he obtained a Master of Arts degree, in Art Education, from Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1994, Jerome moved to Norfolk, Virginia, to pursue a teaching career. Here he would teach elementary school children for three years.

Opportunity would soon present itself for Jerome to return home and teach at his alma mater, Cleveland Heights High School, where he has been teaching since 1997. Along with teaching, Jerome has pursued a career as a fine artist. Themes of music, cultural history, and spiritual adversity are seen frequently in Jerome’s work. Deeply influenced by the works of Charles White, Winslow Homer, and Dr. John Biggers, he typically uses figurative and spiritual symbolism to illustrate historical or social messages.

Most of his subject matter comes from dreams, thoughts of overcoming adversity, and divine intervention. He does not consider himself the true creator of his work, but a “vessel through which GOD sends his word.”