jay Gittens, known to the art world as The Love Child, is a self taught painter who launched into the scene selling his work on the busy streets of Soho. After immigrating to New York from his birthplace of Grenada, The Love Child found his voice in the colorful and vivid paintings that would go on to become his charismatic style.  Inspired by his youth living in an island country, he brings the rich imagery and colors he was surrounded with growing up to his artwork.  His exuberant style can be described as expressive, whimsical and playful.  The Love Child makes use of warm vivid colors in his paintings which he believes affect the positive and pleasurable senses of his audience.  Not wanting to be constrained by a singular mode, his work passes between narrative and more abstract imagery in a harmonious way.  Both hold the presence and power of a singular artist with a unique sense of individuality.

From his initial inauguration on the streets of NYC in 2013, The Love Child has since been featured in gallery shows across the country and world, and has found homes in France, Amsterdam, Australia, Japan, and China, to name a few.  His work has also been sold through the prestigious auction houses Phillips and Christies.  He has been featured in public installations, in magazines such as GQ, and in art fairs such as Basel.  The Love Child’s art is highly sought after by prestigious collectors and continues to make a sizable impact on the art scene worldwide