JAMIE PERRY: A SIMPLE STORY
JAMIE PERRY: A SIMPLE STORY
CK CONTEMPORARY
In A Simple Story, Jamie Perry continues to explore the imagery that is central to his visual vocabulary We see a man lost in thought as he stares at an abstract painting, a woman standing in a driveway with a suitcase while her face lies just outside of the composition, and a lone farmhouse set on the prairie under a dramatic sky. Each piece is infused with the endless possibilities found in the vastness of everyday life Perry leaves us a visual handle to hold onto and invites us to enter the piece not just as a viewer but also as a participant, filling in the details of the stories who’s framework he has built.
Drawing from a wealth of influences including Edward Hopper and Maynard Dixon, Perry has worked to reduce his artwork to the most basic components. Perry says, “Most of my paintings are comprised of two main elements light and space A solitary subject illuminated on a vast plane of darkness invites the viewer to feel a sense of isolation, but at the same time, warmth and safety” These powerful works engage the viewer at a personal level while striking a visual and philosophical balance. This balance informs and reflects the simple stories that we all have to tell
CK Contemporary
on canvas, 36
36
Contemplation #10 Acrylic
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inches
Sage II
Acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48 inches
on canvas, 24 x 24 inches
Crossways Acrylic
on
24 x 24
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The Standout Acrylic
canvas,
inche
Artist's Block Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches
24
Take Five Acrylic on canvas, 24 x
inches
Single Malt #4 Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches
Never Look Back Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches
Looking West
Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 60 inches
Highway 101
Acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48 inches
Distant Waters
Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 40 inches
Auburn
Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 60 inches
Waiting for a Friend
Acrylic on canvas, 18 x 36 inches
Waiting for a Friend #2 Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches
A Change in Weather Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches
Center Stage Acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48 inches
Chaos and Calm #10 Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches
After Hours Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 20 inches
The Quiet Place
Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 60 inches
The Last Oak Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches
