ARTIST PROFILE
- United States (b. 1985 in Fairbanks)
- Currently in Detroit, United States.
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ARTIST STATEMENT
I approach my original pieces with a foremost interest in capturing the embodiment of emotions I feel while in the design phase of my process. By utilizing research of particular subject matter I begin to construct a spatial understanding of my piece in tandem with emotional responses.
I am fascinated with the relationship between emotions and decision-making. The animalistic values of emotion create such a wide array of interpretation that I enjoy creating abstract connections. My end goal is to create a piece which illustrates the mental journey I took while balancing the subjective and objective intentions to the viewer.
BIOGRAPHY
Jonathan Phillips is a self-taught multi-media artist originally from Fairbanks, Alaska and has lived in the Pacific Northwest for most of his life. His original interests in art began at an early age with the use of graphite on paper and progressed to pen & inks in his teen years. Recently, in 2013, Phillips began experimenting with acrylic paints and quickly found a natural style to his work.
Continuing forward there has been a strong response to his work and developing skills which has influenced him to refocus his time towards producing original and commissioned work. Currently Phillips is pursuing his BFA at College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan.