Jonas Gerard (Casablanca, Morocco, 1941-2020) was a self-taught spontaneous abstract expressionist painter. He began his artistic career on the streets of New York City and spent many decades in the Miami area. In his later years, he operated two 5,000 square foot galleries which both included their own working studio in the Asheville, NC River Arts District. Known for his energetic spirit, Jonas invited crowds of friends, visitors, and art enthusiasts alike into his studio every day to watch him create his paintings. After quietly fighting a years-long battle with cancer, Jonas Gerard passed away peacefully in March of 2020. Dedicated to his craft with an unending flow of inspiration, he painted as long as he could until his last few days on earth.
Jonas’ playful use of high quality acrylic paints guided by the rhythmic influence of music created a very large, vibrant body of work. With thousands of collectors from every continent across the globe, his remaining artworks are still being acquired and cherished by many.