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 feelings and interesting surfaces. Formal concerns are woven. 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
