Fervent Fruition Online Archive

Fervent Fruition Online Archive

Fervent Fruition was a captivating solo exhibition showcasing the acrylic paintings of Arris’ J. Cohen (Sir’Ra), his culminating show as part of Urban Arts Space’s Community Artist-in-Residence Program. This collection explored the intersection of passion, realization, and loss, where artistic concepts come to vibrant life with an intense energy. Each canvas and wood panel is a testament to the artist's dedication to his craft as he navigates the realms of Afrofuturistic and Surrealistic imagination that bring forth a visual symphony of colors and forms.

Cohen’s work transcends the conventional boundaries of art, encouraging viewers to not merely witness but actively engage with the paintings and installations, forging a personal connection with the ebbs and flows of life's emotional landscape.

An electrifying roller-skating performance unfolded at the opening reception of Fervent Fruition, seamlessly blending kinetic grace with artistic expression. The skaters' movements represented the synthesis between fluidity and precision, embodying the exhibition's theme of passionate realization and creative improvisation.

Picture of a man rollerskating in front of Arris' J. Cohen's work
Print of an African American woman looking up and smiling in a seated position

Arris' J. Cohen  

Smile

print

2021

Arris' J. Cohen 

Lift Them Up

acrylic on canvas 

2023

Painting of a kid standing on his Dad's shoulders surrounded by words
Four men standing behind each other each covering ones' eyes and the last man is surrounded by a gold halo

Arris' J. Cohen

Protection

acrylic on canvas

2021

Arris' J. Cohen

Sovereignty  

acrylic on canvas  

2024

painting of a bronzed women statue with a blue halo around her head surrounded by swirling colorful lines
Painting of a bronzed man with his shadow behind him surrounded by colorful swirling lines

Arris' J. Cohen 

Conduit

acrylic on canvas

2023

 

Arris' J. Cohen 

Resolution

print

2022

 

 

Painting of a women with cutout boxes focusing on the ears, beading, and her netted top
Print of a wood face sculpture surrounded by colorful geometric lines

Arris' J. Cohen

B.H.E

print

2022

Arris' J. Cohen

Before you Seek 

acrylic on wood

2023

painting of the side profile of a woman with a focus on her large gold ear
Painting of a sculptural head

Arris' J. Cohen 

The Sepulcher 

acrylic on wood panel 

2021

 
 

Arris' J. Cohen

Invictus 

acrylic on canvas 

2023

Painting of a man on a throne looking defeated with his crown and sword with two bronze lions sitting at his side
Painting of a baby's head that resembles a greek sculpture. Their facial expression is stoic and reserved.

Arris' J. Cohen

Antiquity 

acrylic on wood 

2023

Arris' J. Cohen

Nautilus 

acrylic on wood

2022

Hands in cupped shaped that are lifting up a shell to the heavens
Painting of a kids face whose mothers' hands are protecting him

Arris' J. Cohen 

Gravity 

acrylic on wood 

2022

Arris' J. Cohen 

Altar of Ashera 

acrylic on wood 

2023

Painting of an African American woman with her hair following the vertical line of a column behind her
Painting of a jaguar with different geometric shapes highlighting features of the animals face

Arris' J. Cohen

J.A.G

acrylic on canvas 

2022

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Arris' J. Cohen 

Top of the Bottoms

acrylic on wood 

2023

 

A collage of Columbus, Ohio monuments or important motifs
 Man looking towards the top left corner surrounded with Franklinton, Ohio motifs

Arris' J. Cohen

The Vision

acrylic on wood 

2023

Arris' J. Cohen

The Buckeye Bullet 

acrylic on wood

2023

Two different painted images of an Ohio State track star. One image his him smiling towards the viewer and behind him he can be seen running
Painting of a portrait of a woman smiling

Arris' J. Cohen

Ms. Melanie 

acrylic on canvas 

2024

Arris' J. Cohen

Chris' Fortune 

mixed media

2021

Multimedia piece of a drawing of Arris' J. Cohen's Grandfather, a polaroid, and an obituary pamphlet
Three men with their backs turned away from the viewer with crowns on their head that extend to the top of the print

Arris' J. Cohen

Three Kings

acrylic on canvas 

2021

Arris' J. Cohen 

Bruce

acrylic on canvas

2023

 

Painting of different vignettes or versions of a man named Bruce
Painting of four different men each with different Ohio sports team jerseys on

Arris' J. Cohen

B.T.I.H.

acrylic on canvas

2023