Luke Jackson

"August Abstract" 2015

BIO Luke Jackson is a visual artist who has been based in Brooklyn, NY for the last 20 years. Raised in Italy by American parents, Luke was immersed in artistic influences from an early age, with a father who was an acclaimed painter and sculptor, and a mother who is a songwriter and novelist. He earned his BFA at the University of The West of England in Bristol, UK, where he also had the opportunity to study under the mentorship of painter Terence Wilson Fletcher RA. Artistic Practice Luke's artistic approach explores the nebulous territory between abstraction and representation. At times, his creations emerge as figurative expressions, while at others, they remain purely gestural. Yet, each piece begins with a blind scribble, initiating a push-and-pull process that aims to conduct open-ended emotional or cognitive responses in viewers, devoid of fixed narratives. Through his practice, he strives to develop a visual lexicon that remains fluid. Many of his pieces are deliberately designed to be displayed in any orientation, altering the viewer's perception and interaction with the work. Luke seeks to recreate the awe and wonder we all experience as children, gazing at clouds, finding endless shapes and narratives in the sky's expanse. That same primal investigation of the world around us is what drives the choices within his work and encourages viewers to immerse themselves in a realm where imagination and perception converge. Ultimately, by providing space for open-ended interpretations, Luke's work transforms into an interpretative playground, fostering a personal dialogue. Here, the viewer steps into the creator’s role, completing the artwork through their unique responses. Exhibitions: 2002 “Laundrette” Group show, Bristol, England 2010. Bristol- Lisboa Gallery, Lison, Portugal. Solo Show 2019 Nowhere Studios Brooklyn, NY Solo show 2022 O’Flaherty’s, “The Patriot”, LES, NYC, Group Show 2024 May15- July 15. “Dear Dad, “ TBSP Studios, Brooklyn, NY Solo show 2024 June 1st and 2nd. Greenpoint Open Studios. Brooklyn, NY. Group Show 2024 June 15 Botanica Grove Brooklyn, NY Group Show