Jeco
The French Perspective: Contemporary Art from France
June 29 - July 20, 2010
Reception:
Thursday July 1, 2010 6-8 PM
Press Release
Throughout a young life filled with rich experiences, Jeco has evolved into a painter of highly unusual landscapes. His theological studies at a French monastery incorporated training in traditional fresco techniques. This expertise took on new meaning when he began a project in conjunction with an aerial photographer. Together, they worked to transcribe the dynamic contours of the natural landscape, as seen from on high, into dramatic abstract paintings. Jeco achieves subtle effects of lighting, color, and contour by altering the proportions of lime and plaster as he models an impasto surface. Interlocking fields of parallel lines direct the viewer’s eye while gentle variations of hue are created by the way light is cast upon the texturized surface. Variations of this theme have resulted in stunning artworks featuring gracefully curving semicircles, geometric mazes, and expressionist abstractions. “I am fascinated by the symbolism and the notion of beauty,” he proclaims.
Jeco’s international education in China, France, and Brazil has helped cultivate a unique visual and spiritual experience for his audience.
Artist Statement
For many years I was looking for a painting style that would enable me to express my artistic sensibility as best as possible. Two years ago, I met a French photographer who specialized in aerial vertically shots. The proportions you find in the structure of landscapes is surprising and I was intrigued. We decided to work together to transform photos into paintings, and the experience inspired me. I put all my knowledge of painting traditional techniques into developing this project. It was important for me to keep the natural geometry of landscapes and also give them back their earthly character, by playing with shadow and light. Plaster and lime are the two basic tools I use to create this effect. Plaster builds volume, while lime traps light and releases it. This result allows me to create another productions independently of photography.
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