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"Self portraits have the inherent ability to expose the depth and breath of human nature" - jerry shawback
The artist’s self portrait series explores identity through multiple aproaches to the same subject matter. Stylistically varied, they reveal the strange and vulnerability essence of the human condition.
His affinity for people, observation of life and strong draughtmanship is apparent in his depiction of the human form and informs Jerry's painting. Other influences include: Rico Lebrun, Egon Schiele, Francis Bacon, Lucien Freud and his mentor Cornelius Cole III.
After studying communication design in Los Angels at the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of design, a division of the New School for Social Research, Jerry worked as a freelance designer, commercial artist, and animator for the entertainment industry
In 2007, after a ten year hiatus from the art world, jerry returned to painting as a primary focus. He is currently working on a series of self portraits encompassing various artistic motifs, while maintaining an underlining vision, cohesion and emotional honesty. jerry also produces works on paper documenting the lives and experiences around him, and his continuing study of the human form. His work has been featured in shows throughout Southern California as well as in private collections.
