The innovative artwork of Brentwood, Tenn., native Jamaal Sheats is described by critics as: “extraordinary,” “unique,” and full of substance. His art consists of metal relief sculpture done in a style know as repoussé’. He has had exhibits in New York, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and in Nashville, among others

A graduate of Fisk University, Sheats’ love of art dates back to elementary school. Affected with dyslexia, art became his tool for self-expression and learning. At Fisk Sheats met his former professor, now mentor, Greg Ridley. Ridley introduced the budding young artist to the ancient art form of repoussé. The introduction was an instant success.

“When I look at a piece of copper, aluminum or brass, I see my reflection of the sum of my thoughts, desires, experiences and influences,” says sheats. “ I engrave, hammer, push and shape until it takes on a new body and a piece of art is formed. My work is an extension of my self being and each piece tells a different story.”

Since Sheats, inspiration often comes spontaneously, he carries his tools of trade including a hammer and punch tool-everywhere he goes. Patrons at the local restaurants, refer to him as “metal man”

Art Galleries Exhibiting Jamaal’s Work

Just Lookin’ Gallery

40 Summit Avenue

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Alexander & Victor fine art

312 royal street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Gallery Royal

3646 Magazine St

New Orleans, LA 70115

E & S Art Gallery

706 W Main St

Louisville, KY 40202