Jeremy “Jah Sunny” Johnson-LeMieux
Artist • Educator • Muralist
Jeremy “Jah Sunny” Johnson-LeMieux is a Michigan based visual artist and educator with more than 25 years of experience in painting, drawing, murals and illustration. His work explores portraiture, spirituality, cultural identity, music and history, drawing inspiration from classical and devotional art, African and Caribbean traditions, mysticism, yogic philosophy, counterculture and the cultural landscape of Detroit.
Travel and cultural exploration have become an important part of his creative practice. Extended travels throughout Europe have taken him to historic and sacred sites across Spain, France, England, Scotland and Ireland, deepening his interest in the ways art, spirituality and tradition intersect. His own work ranges from intimate portraits and spiritual imagery to large scale narrative murals and has appeared in juried exhibitions, public spaces and international publications. Education is an increasingly important part of Sunny’s practice. He teaches Figure Drawing and Portrait Art at the Northville Art House as well as the Downriver Council of the Arts and has led workshops, public presentations and retreats exploring art, history, creativity and spirituality. He holds a BFA with a minor in Art History from Wayne State University in Detroit and an Associate Degree in Graphic Design Technology from Washtenaw Community College.
At the center of his work is a belief in art as a means of storytelling, inquiry and human connection. As both an artist and educator, he continues to explore how images can connect people across cultures, histories and spiritual traditions.
Education:
Wayne State University – Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Minor in Art History – 2012
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI
TESOL Certificate – 2013
Washtenaw Community College – Ann Arbor, MI
Associates Degree in Graphic Design Technology – 2002
Exhibitions:
False Idols (Juried) – Office Space Gallery – Detroit, MI – 2026
Tangent Gallery Summer Series (Juried) – Detroit, MI – 2024
Mysterious and Macabre (Juried) – Northville Art House – Northville, MI – 2024
Fairfield House Rasta Exhibition (Juried) – Fairfield House, Bath, UK – 2020
RAW Artists Showcase (Juried) – Saint Andrew’s Hall – Detroit, MI – 2018
Art Fairs:
National Cherry Festival – Traverse City, MI – 2022
Old Town Art Fair (juried) – Traverse City, MI – 2022
Dally in the Alley (juried) – Detroit, MI – 2019
Palmer Park Art Fair (juried) – Detroit, MI – 2019
Great Lakes Crossing Christmas Fair – Auburn Hills, MI – 2018
Detroit Grand Prix Art Fair – Detroit, MI – 2016
Additional regional fairs, 2012–Present
Public and Major Commissions:
Detroit Abloom Mural – Detroit, MI – 2026
Vernors Signs reworked for Plaza Antiques & Collectibles – Lincoln Park, MI – 2026
History of SE Michigan Mural for Plaza Antiques & Collectibles – Lincoln Park, MI – 2024
Father McGee Family Legacy Piece – Royal Oak, MI – 2024
Divine Mother’s Garden for Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat – Vanderbilt, MI – 2024
Spiritual Eye Installation for Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat – Vanderbilt, MI – 2022
Earthbound Remedies Ann Arbor Landscape Mural – Ann Arbor, MI – 2020
Miles Davis Mural – Pontiac, MI – 2019
Portrait, devotional and logo commissions – 2012 to Present – (Selected clients in MI, NY , IN,CA & ON, Canada)
Publications:
Rastafari HeART Work, Volumes I, II & III – Fairfield House, Bath, UK – 2023
Cover of Reggae Festival Guide – Arcata, California – 2019
Collections:
Rastafari Archives – Los Angeles, California
Private Collections – United States, Canada, UK, Cypress, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Indonesia and Mali
Teaching Experience:
Adult Education Life Drawing Class – Downriver Council for the Arts – Wyandotte, MI – 2026
Adult Education Portrait Art Class – Northville Art House – Northville, MI – 2025-26
Adult Education Life Drawing Class – Northville Art House – Northville, MI – 2024-26
Yoga & Meditation Instructor – Independent / Various Locations – 2021-Present
Workshops & Community Programs
Saint Brigid Day Workshop – Gaelic League – Detroit, MI – 2026
Sugar Skull Workshop – Clarendale Assisted Living – Ann Arbor, MI – 2025
Halloween-Themed Art Workshop, Adults with Cognitive Impairments – Gesher Human Services – Southfield, MI – 2024
Public Lectures and Retreats:
St Brigids Day Presentaion – Gaelic League – Detroit, MI – 2026
Lecture: Pagan Symbolism in Contemporary Culture – Crazy Wisdom Bookstore – Ann Arbor, MI – 2025
Lecture: Saint Teresa of Avila and Paramahansa Yogananda (Comparative Study) – Lighthouse Center – Whitmore Lake, MI – 2025
Retreat: Five Branches of Yoga – Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat – Vanderbilt, MI – 2024
Retreat: Celebrating the Sacred Self – Rocky Top Cherry Farm – Charlevoix, MI – 2024
Professional Experience:
Freelance Artist – Michigan – 2012–Present Independent studio practice including commissioned portraiture, devotional painting, public mural work, and exhibitions.
Guest Services Coordinator – Song of the Morning Retreat Center – Vanderbilt, MI – 2023–2024
Let’s Connect
Sunny welcomes opportunities for commissions, exhibitions, teaching, public art and creative collaborations. To discuss a project, program or opportunity, get in touch.
248 259 2730
jahsunnyarts@gmail.com