Trent Jackson
Huemooring Trampled Petals
Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30 in., 2016
Trent Jackson
BIO
Trent Jackson's humble beginnings flow forth from the changing tides of the Tidewater Virginia region. A native Norfolkian, he is the youngest of four siblings, and describes himself as most fortunate to have experienced the guidance and nurturing of his parents in the suburban and rural trappings in Tidewater. He considers it an enclave that is both a habitat of transition and a haven of rest.
Trent’s formal education included completing high school at Booker T. Washington, Norfolk, VA; followed by B.S. Biology, American University and M.S. in Cancer Biology Prevention and Control, from the University of the District of Columbia.
As a self-taught artist exploring his creativity, he welcomes the adventure of tweaking perspective, channeling the experience of one’s psyche, and discovering the resulting critique of the observer. Trent firmly believes that the “family factor” is one of the greatest influences in one’s life, and to speak further of his as pivotally noteworthy for where he finds himself today. .
Working with his hands to create or deconstruct things came naturally to him during childhood as many cake plates, irons, glassware, dishes, and television fragments were the base materials of re-creation. In addition, he excelled in art and science from kindergarten to elementary school and loved crafting simple creative projects. Today, in contrast to the fact that he has no formal training, he is surprised at the unfolding and finished product of each new drawing and painting, but is led by an amazing passion to express the voice of a moment.
His growing interest and development as a painter and graphic artist was catapulted further upon relocation to the Washington, DC area. In his new surroundings he desired to portray something striking – a conversation piece of his own creation. He developed three divergent themes - two forms of textured and polymorphic acrylic paintings and a collection of structured mosaic drawings. In reflection, these expressions were his attempt to depict swift, complex, multi-factored changes that were happening around him, the resulting changes within, and more important a higher more beautiful pane of view that life would bring in the future.
His ultimate desire as an artist is to render his poetic expression as an orchestration flowing effortlessly into the delightfully welcoming perception of even the unsuspecting viewer. Painting and drawing reveal his heartfelt passions with themes and messages that He desires to share as noble acts of joy and service to uplift the vision of others to connect with the beauty of life lived to the fullest.
Statement
"Huemooring Trampled Petals displays a re centering and focusing of harmony and purpose. It speaks to the weathered storm worn flower that has been dismembered and crushed. Yet, beauty and purpose for the scattered parts remains. The parts, once disconnected, are now more noteworthy as they are reassembled into a new orchestration of beauty going toward a unified central focus. Their jagged edges no longer are awkward, but they are awesome as they fit in a mutual community of strength and purpose. Their character and colors are secured despite the wear and blight of an unyielding yesterday. They sing better together!"
Trent Jackson's humble beginnings flow forth from the changing tides of the Tidewater Virginia region. A native Norfolkian, he is the youngest of four siblings, and describes himself as most fortunate to have experienced the guidance and nurturing of his parents in the suburban and rural trappings in Tidewater. He considers it an enclave that is both a habitat of transition and a haven of rest.
Trent’s formal education included completing high school at Booker T. Washington, Norfolk, VA; followed by B.S. Biology, American University and M.S. in Cancer Biology Prevention and Control, from the University of the District of Columbia.
As a self-taught artist exploring his creativity, he welcomes the adventure of tweaking perspective, channeling the experience of one’s psyche, and discovering the resulting critique of the observer. Trent firmly believes that the “family factor” is one of the greatest influences in one’s life, and to speak further of his as pivotally noteworthy for where he finds himself today. .
Working with his hands to create or deconstruct things came naturally to him during childhood as many cake plates, irons, glassware, dishes, and television fragments were the base materials of re-creation. In addition, he excelled in art and science from kindergarten to elementary school and loved crafting simple creative projects. Today, in contrast to the fact that he has no formal training, he is surprised at the unfolding and finished product of each new drawing and painting, but is led by an amazing passion to express the voice of a moment.
His growing interest and development as a painter and graphic artist was catapulted further upon relocation to the Washington, DC area. In his new surroundings he desired to portray something striking – a conversation piece of his own creation. He developed three divergent themes - two forms of textured and polymorphic acrylic paintings and a collection of structured mosaic drawings. In reflection, these expressions were his attempt to depict swift, complex, multi-factored changes that were happening around him, the resulting changes within, and more important a higher more beautiful pane of view that life would bring in the future.
His ultimate desire as an artist is to render his poetic expression as an orchestration flowing effortlessly into the delightfully welcoming perception of even the unsuspecting viewer. Painting and drawing reveal his heartfelt passions with themes and messages that He desires to share as noble acts of joy and service to uplift the vision of others to connect with the beauty of life lived to the fullest.
Statement
"Huemooring Trampled Petals displays a re centering and focusing of harmony and purpose. It speaks to the weathered storm worn flower that has been dismembered and crushed. Yet, beauty and purpose for the scattered parts remains. The parts, once disconnected, are now more noteworthy as they are reassembled into a new orchestration of beauty going toward a unified central focus. Their jagged edges no longer are awkward, but they are awesome as they fit in a mutual community of strength and purpose. Their character and colors are secured despite the wear and blight of an unyielding yesterday. They sing better together!"
- Trent Jackson
Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, Maryland
