J.T. Liss is an internationally represented digital collage artist whose uniquely layered compositions and striking photography challenge commentary of our current social constructs and tell stories of the human experience. Combined with his poetry to further accentuate his truth, the viewer is able to experience multiple complexities of creativity to question their own realities. For J.T. believes that if a new thought enters the mind, even for the briefest of moments, then change has a chance.

His work has been featured in exhibits throughout the U.S. and internationally with several solo & small group exhibits in Barcelona, Spain & Saint Petersburg, Russia. J.T. has worked with the likes of GRAMMY winning artists such as Lalah Hathaway, Keyon Harold, and Christian Scott, as well as, The Lox, Dave East, and King Joox. He was also a featured artist with The First City Project & Harlem Arts Festival. He has commissioned artwork at The Cecil, Harlem Public, The Honeywell, Bleu Magazine, While multiple pieces are on permanent display at his studio in East Harlem.

Equally important is J.T.’s passion for helping others. Being in the social work and education fields for the past 18 years he has connected with grassroots nonprofits throughout the United States and created Photography For Social Change where he holds events and gallery exhibits to raise awareness for these organizations while also giving a portion of proceeds to raise money for their cause.