"No one tells you that bravery feels like fear" – Mary Kate Teske
Bio
Born on the island of Jamaica and raised in New Jersey, USA, Oneil Edwards is an emerging abstract impressionist painter based in New York’s Hudson Valley. He earned his BFA from the School of Visual Arts, studying with pioneering abstract painter Jack Whitten. After graduating in 2002, Edwards began his career in graphic design with a small art publication, before transitioning into product design. Over the course of a career spanning more than two decades, he has led design initiatives and product design teams for major media and technology companies including The New Yorker, Yahoo Finance, and several startups.
During the pandemic, Edwards began refocusing his professional path toward creating artwork, reconnecting deeply with his studio practice. He continues to pursue this work today.
Artist Statement
My work explores the intersections of identity, nature, perception, and communication. I am an observer, storyteller, and a trickster.
Selected Exhibitions