Jonathan Baker

BIO / CREATIVE STATEMENT

My artwork embraces both the classical tenants of academic fine art painting and contemporary graphic design. While these two categories can be mutually exclusive, I attempt to incorporate both approaches when making visual art. My practical work experience in the commercial printing industry and museum technology is acknowledged when developing an image. I try to create a narrative that must be interpreted by the viewer, similar to both dream analyses and comic books. Metaphysical concepts are coupled with popular imagery in terms of symbols and cultural references.

Many of my paintings are mixed media, acrylic and oil based mediums on stretched canvas, panels, or paper. I also create digital graphics and use them in conjunction with natural media.

In general, the artwork appears in the same layout and dimensions as movie posters, suggesting viewers generate their own dialog regarding content and story. I juxtapose ironic and novel concepts that are recognizable, but create a profound realization — or lame joke. Both humor and terror are essential components of the artwork.

JONATHAN V. BAKER

Lancaster, California - United States of America

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (with an emphasis in Museum & Art Gallery Technology). California State University, Northridge

Associate of Arts Degree. Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA

Otis – Parsons School of Art & Design — Los Angeles, CA

California State Summer School for the Arts — Mills College, Oakland, CA

EXHIBITIONS

2017

Ritmo Global, The Airliner Bar — Los Angeles, CA

Something Witchy, The Hive Gallery and Studios — Los Angeles, CA

2016

Springtime in Hopstown Festival — Escondido, CA

Magic Garage Presents: SOUNDPAINT, The Airliner Bar — Los Angeles, CA

B4Y2K, The Monte Cristo — Los Angeles, CA

2015

National Arts Program, Cannon Art Gallery — Carlsbad, CA

Hive Tarot 6, The Hive Gallery and Studios — Los Angeles, CA

8x8 Exhibition, 11:11 Gallery — Los Angeles, CA

2014

Art In Process Exhibition, Art Exchange — Long Beach, CA

Solo Exhibition, Tribal Cafe — Los Angeles, CA

Gore Slam, Downtown Newhall Artwalk — Newhall, CA

Mad Girls Presents: Rock N Shop, Kesspro Studios — Los Angeles, CA

Liquid City Presents GLOW, Liquid City Club — Los Angeles, CA

Group Exhibition, The Hive Gallery and Studios — Los Angeles, CA

Group Exhibition, Sev Ven Gallery — Huntington Beach, CA