DeJonte July

Photo by: Ryan Madison, @ryanmadisonn.art (2024)

DeJonte July is a visual artist born in Georgetown, Guyana, who now resides in Brooklyn, New York. His artistic practice reflects his diverse experiences, showcasing a wide range of subjects, styles, and influences that are unified by a strong commitment to visual storytelling

He seeks to elevate everyday life through thoughtful composition, lighting, and visual shorthand. His art invites viewers to reconsider mundane moments and see the beauty they hold. His main interests lie in the interplay of human-made objects and nature, creating surreal and dream-like worlds, and documenting the lives of everyday people.

DeJonte pulls from a vast array of influences including the works of Saul Leiter, Nan Goldin, and Daido Moriyama, among countless other artists. He also finds inspiration from his deep appreciation for nature, his love for travel, cinema, pop culture, and his vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood.