Jeffrey J. Hall
I am a link between the past and future.
I take in energy and imagery from my surroundings and re-imagine it to develop a physical, visceral, and spiritual connection.
I intuitively mix and match my sensory observations from everyday experiences. I combine them with graphic and painting techniques, building layers, and choosing colors that evoke emotional and interesting surfaces. Formal concerns are important but the work dictates its own conclusion.
My digital and mixed media work are merging.-They both feed each other. Technology is great, but getting hands-on with a paintbrush or non-traditional physical tool, feeds another part of my soul.
I grew up in the Hillsboro, Oregon area. A suburb of Portland, once far away but now the center of high tech jobs. Attending Hillsboro high school and Portland State University. Following my education I spent over 27 years in the commercial printing industry. Learning the old traditional methods and pioneering the transition to a digital world.
I have witnessed many changes including the transformation from rural to urban living. Those changes have a huge impact on how I approach my art making process. I love using sand from the coastal areas and local rivers + up cycled materials found locally to connect me to this place we all love. Although my works may seem familiar, I call them “ Landescapes” because most of the time they are made up.
These days, I can be found out observing nature or in my studio.
"Hall goes down to the depths of what others discard and finds the beauty"-private collector
