FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK
First Thursday, October 3rd, 5-8p
Sacred Synergy
Join us for First Thursday, October 3rd, from 5-8pm, with live music, bubbles and bites to help us celebrate our first year!
In Mark Russell Jones’ latest series of works, the theme of ‘Sacred Synergy’ emerges as a profound exploration of the interconnectedness between nature and human existence. His minimal paintings in this series are characterized by large fields of color and deceptively simple compositions. The canvases are built upon multiple layers of unseen hues, blending into a rich and vibrant layer of luminous surfaces. His evocative, meditative paintings, like dark mirrors, invite the viewer into an inner space for introspection and existential contemplation.
Jones aims to distill his art to its essential emotional experience, believing in color's potential to express complex human emotions. By stripping away extraneous details and depictions, he creates a direct connection between the viewer and the canvas, seeking to elicit feelings of awe and visceral experience.
Jones thoughtful use of color is central to this spiritual connection. He believes that different colors evoke distinct psychological responses, and he purposely combines complex hues to elicit emotional reactions. The scale of his paintings enhances this immersive quality, enveloping viewers and fostering visceral responses.
Through themes of hope and redemption, informed by his own Catholic upbringing, Russell’s work encourages individuals to confront their existential concerns while finding meaning within the unseen. Ultimately, his minimal paintings serve as poignant meditations on existence, bridging art and spirituality, and highlighting the enduring ability of art to connect us to deeper personal truths.
