'Before the World Taught Us Otherwise', 2025, Jeff Beckham
Before Doubt had a name. Before feat became instruction. Before the world taught us who we were supposed to be. This piece is about belief in its earliest form. The kind that lives in motion, in laughter, in runnning forward without asking permission. A belief rooted in freedom, imagination and togetherness.
'Before the World Taught Us Otherwise'
wood, Acrylic on Canvas // 18" x 24"
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Jeffery Beckham Jr. is a Chicago-based artist, creative visionary, and nonprofit CEO whose work examines faith, legacy, and the courage to believe beyond present circumstances. Through vibrant compositions and symbolic storytelling, his art reflects themes of leadership, hope, and personal transformation. Beckham’s paintings serve as visual narratives that inspire reflection and possibility.
Note: This is available for pickup only and cannot be shipped. It must be picked up at Bronzeville Winery from July 1-14. To schedule pickup, please contact Danica at danica@thesimplegood.org.