Meet the Artist Reception: Jevoid Simmons
“Up From Down Home, The Journey North“

Evanston resident Jevoid Simmons beautifully complements his book,“Up From Down Home, The Journey North,” with a collection of paintingsthat vividly depict his family’s migration from rural Alabama in the early1950s to evade the perils of racial violence. Crafted over a seven-yearperiod, Jevoid’s artwork is characterized by its folk and primitive style,drawing inspiration from the soft techniques of Anna Mary RobertsonMoses, affectionately known as “Grandma Moses.” Through his art, hecaptures a sense of warmth and serenity amidst the tumultuousbackdrop of the times.