Self Actualization, 2022
Hoween Griffiths (b. 1987) is a multi-discipline visual artist who does Painting and
Jewelry Design. He has recently completed his Bachelor of Fine Art at the Edna Manley College of the Visual And Performing Arts (EMCVPA 2023 alumni). He majored in Painting and minored in Jewelry Design. Hoween was featured in the 2023 final year’s student exhibition, Undeterred, where he displayed his visual thesis titled Black as Color. Hoween has an unflinching passion for realism painting. This can be seen in his numerous works of portraits, still life, and scenic paintings. In his third year at Edna Manley, he was featured on the CVM at Sunrise television program where he spoke about his aspirations from childhood growing up to becoming an artist.
Hard work is never a problem for Hoween, - During his years at Edna Manley, he sacrificed and completed his HEART Trust NTA Certification in Electrical Installation Level 5.
Hoween grew up as a foster child at the SOS Children’s Village, Barrett Town. As a child,
he was talented and enjoyed drawing images from his memory. Hoween never stops fueling his passion as a creative individual. After graduating from St. James High School he was employed as an electrician at Rose Hall Developments Limited (RHDL) but he continued to fuel his creative sensibility within the work environment, and by doing so his employer Mrs. Michelle Rollins (RHDL - Chairwoman) learned of his talent. As part of his creative journey, he contributed pieces of his paintings to the Rose Hall Holiday Charity Ball (2011-2013), to help raise funds in aid of the SOS Children’s Village. Hoween remained a humble youngster as always and very soon he was awarded a full scholarship to study visual arts at the Edna Manley College courtesy of Mrs. Rollins and Rose Hall in 2019. Hoween was excited to take up the mantle and proceeded with his artistic yearnings. Besides creating art Hoween enjoys playing football, and volleyball, and taking inspirational nature walks.
Jewelry Design. He has recently completed his Bachelor of Fine Art at the Edna Manley College of the Visual And Performing Arts (EMCVPA 2023 alumni). He majored in Painting and minored in Jewelry Design. Hoween was featured in the 2023 final year’s student exhibition, Undeterred, where he displayed his visual thesis titled Black as Color. Hoween has an unflinching passion for realism painting. This can be seen in his numerous works of portraits, still life, and scenic paintings. In his third year at Edna Manley, he was featured on the CVM at Sunrise television program where he spoke about his aspirations from childhood growing up to becoming an artist.
Hard work is never a problem for Hoween, - During his years at Edna Manley, he sacrificed and completed his HEART Trust NTA Certification in Electrical Installation Level 5.
Hoween grew up as a foster child at the SOS Children’s Village, Barrett Town. As a child,
he was talented and enjoyed drawing images from his memory. Hoween never stops fueling his passion as a creative individual. After graduating from St. James High School he was employed as an electrician at Rose Hall Developments Limited (RHDL) but he continued to fuel his creative sensibility within the work environment, and by doing so his employer Mrs. Michelle Rollins (RHDL - Chairwoman) learned of his talent. As part of his creative journey, he contributed pieces of his paintings to the Rose Hall Holiday Charity Ball (2011-2013), to help raise funds in aid of the SOS Children’s Village. Hoween remained a humble youngster as always and very soon he was awarded a full scholarship to study visual arts at the Edna Manley College courtesy of Mrs. Rollins and Rose Hall in 2019. Hoween was excited to take up the mantle and proceeded with his artistic yearnings. Besides creating art Hoween enjoys playing football, and volleyball, and taking inspirational nature walks.