One thing is for certain, Jonathon Baker is a talented and dedicated artist. Whenever I visit the Hive Gallery he is working on a new and interesting piece. I’ve been able to watch the progress some of his pieces go through, and that is a really cool. When I am working on my own art, I don’t like anybody watching (except maybe Anna), so I admire that he feels that comfortable with what he is making. Recently, I came upon his work in progress for his upcoming Star Wars Group Show, and it was excellent. I’m excited to see the finished piece.
Here is a what Jonathon has to say about his paintings:
“My art is a composition of the connections between people, and objects and, belief systems. I play with the concepts of spirituality and personality and the elements that make us who we are. I believe we give objects meaning by rearranging their original purpose. A branch on a tree is a branch on a tree but put it in a girls hair and it becomes a symbol, something with greater meaning and maybe even something with a higher purpose. I take this idea and I exaggerate it. I move it into a more fantastical metaphysical realm.
“I grew up on science fiction and fantasy books, comic books and cartoons. These things made it possible for me to see the world in a different way and I think that shows in my paintings. No one sees things the same way and I exploit that altered reality that exists within each of us and exaggerate it. My goal is to get the viewer to see things in a new light with a new purpose.”
Jonathon does more than allow you into his creative process, he also regularly teaches classes at the Hive. Currently, he is teaching a class for kids and you can learn more at:
www.facebook.com | Children’s Art Classes
Baker regularly displays at the Hive gallery, and we are pleased that he’ll have some work in the upcoming ArtDuh show. You can see additional upcoming shows he’ll be involved with below:
Star Wars Group Show
Friday, April 15 · 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Brand32 Design
335 W. Pierpont Ave., SLC, Ut
Monsters and Maidens
Opening Night, Saturday April 23rd 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cafe on 1st
39 I Street, SLC, Ut
