Shareon “Bhare” Blenman's assertive, folksy paintings enliven a self-narrative with turbulent emotions, accompanied by a cast of various characters. The self-taught artist immerses himself in writing, tackling what it means to live a full life as a young African American. Guided by curiosity to discover, highlight, and champion his Caribbean Ancestry, Bhare finds solace in his representation of a decorated heritage within his artistic subjects and iconography. The artist received his Culinary BA from Johnson & Wales University and afterwards exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Toronto, and Philly, among other cities. His work resides in many private collections nationwide alongside commercial spaces, with his work commanding upwards of high five figures. Shareon stands at the forefront of Gen Z artists, influenced and guided by his pursuit to craft the perfect dish, no matter the medium. In 2026, Bhare will have completed his residency with Goodyear Arts, shifting his common narratives on its head, leaning into a critique of the human condition.
Statement
I constantly draw inspiration from my personal journals, embedding my artworks with reflections of my own growth and the intimate intricacies of home life. Through a series of fantastical paintings, I offer a kind of diagnosis—depictions of ordinary life layered with color and line, guiding the viewer through the highs and lows of daily existence. Much of my work is steeped in symbolism, representing an ever-evolving spectrum of emotions through bold geometric shapes, figures, and expressive free writing. My paintings serve as visual manifestations of these inner dialogues—complex, layered, and often full of contradictions, much like the human experience itself. I found myself delving deeply into the drama of hyper-introversion, questioning my place in the world, and exploring ideas of identity and belonging as a Black first-generation American. I’m constantly cross-examining the complexities of identity, belonging, and what it means to exist between cultures. These questions are deeply embedded in my work, as I use painting to probe, to search, and sometimes to try to make sense of where I fit in. My art seeks to provide a cathartic experience, a way of cleansing lingering emotions and heavy feelings. It’s not an absolute truth, but in certain moments, it seems to help.