JC Bright

JC Bright is a Nigerian abstract painter born in 1994 in Jos, Nigeria, who works with primary colors and repetitive, irregular grids. His themes draw on his upbringing in Nigeria, including family ties and Igbo values. He holds a Bachelor in Fine Arts and Design from the University of Port Harcourt and a Masters in African Art History from Kent State University. He was the 2024 Artist-in-Residence at McLennon Pen Co. Gallery in Austin, Texas.