Overview
I dabble in the absurd and make it accessible and beautiful at the same time... I want people to feel like they have stumbled onto a riddle. They don't have to figure it out, just know that something is taking place. -Jason Wheatley
Jason Wheatley is well known for his dreamscape paintings of animals, birds, and fish placed together in fantastical ways. He has painted animals throughout his career and uses them as spirit guides to venture into the ethereal realms. Wheatley's early influence was French realist Gustave Courbet. Although Wheatley may be inspired by Courbet, there is nothing derivative about the work of this 21st century fantasy realist. He brings his own contemporary blend of intrigue, whimsey, humor, and beauty to his still life canvases. By juxtaposing odd objects that wouldn't normally be grouped together, Wheatley succeeds in getting the viewer to suspend disbelief.
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Jason Wheatley
Language of the Birds 29 July - 21 August 2024Jason Wheatley’s exhibition, Language of the Birds, features dreamlike still life paintings that explore the relationship between fantastical ideas and recognizable imagery. Embracing the illustrative style of John James Audubon’s...Read more -
Deck the Walls
Group Exhibition 11 December 2023 - 24 January 2024Each December/January Gilman Contemporary celebrates the diversity of the artists they bring to Sun Valley with their group exhibition, Deck the Walls. This dynamic group show teases upcoming feature exhibitions...Read more
