Arts
Jafet Jaime’s story starts in elementary school. He was introduced to Picasso and cubism at Lauers Park Elementary School in Reading, PA. Today he loves to draw faces in an abstract manner. He credits his motivation and inspiration to the art programs at Lauers Park. In addition he talks about influences at home from his mother and brother who are both artistic. He is the first in the family to take his art to this level. Jafet Jaime is just 16 years old and has already staged art shows! He staged his first art show at Olivet Boys and Girls Club where he volunteers. He says that was the beginning of identifying his career path. Cardboard, book art, acrylic and watercolor are a few of the mediums he uses to create art. Jafet says his mind is always creating things. When he sees a book he doesn’t think about reading it he thinks of ways to turn it into art! He finds inspiration in everything around him and has a natural gift of turning everyday items into pieces of art. He is motivated to continue. His dreams and goals include opening an art center for youth. He wants to introduce art to kids and motivate them to be creative. Jafet says, “Art is an escape for me … it’s always going to be there for me. It was Lauers Park that nurtured that side of me. They motivated me”.