Los Angeles based figurative painter Shawn Alexander debuts his most recent collection titled, “Undertow” at 101/exhibit in Miami Thursday, December 1. Jason’s new collection of figurative paintings captures deeply personal moments combined with his signature style—capturing theatric emotions coupled with overtones of allegory.
Jason’s work centers on exaggerated gestures featuring the elongation and abstract gestures of the human body painted with intense personal narrative influenced by his upbringing in rural Tennessee. Each canvas is richly adorned with text, mixed media and the thickness of layered paint. Jason has been featured in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. and influenced by narrative masters: Francis Bacon, Anselm Kiefer, Goya and more. (Above, Sisyphus Combine, 95x52 inches, 2011).
101/exhibit will be hosting a preview party and book launch for Jason Shawn Alexander from 7—11PM located at 101 NE 40 Street, Miami, FL 33137 during the Art Basel Art Fair celebration. Jason’s new book, “Undertow,” is by Shana Nys Dambrot, Herbert Russel and Sloan Schaffer and features the paintings on exhibit.
Murphy Design recently partnered up with Sloan Schaffer and 101/exhibit to create a series of ads to promote Jason Shawn Alexander’s exhibition “Undertow” featured in Art+Auction/Art Info, AmericanArtCollector, ART Forum, Cultured, Art Pulse and Art In America magazines. (Samples above).
You can contact 101/exhibit direct to receive a preview and to RSVP for this exclusive engagement. “Undertow’ by Jason Shawn Alexander will be on exhibit through February 8, 2012. (Above, Santa Monica, 95x52 inches, 2011).
