Gallop (Pink on Green), 2021
enamel paint on wall
100 x 150 inches (254 x 381 cm)
New Project: Portfolio of Large Scale Paintings, a Reaction to Robert Mapplethorpe’s Flowers
Dear reader, while self isolating I started a new body of large scale works, produced in my garage art studio with materials and tools that I have available. I will explore energetic drawing and painting with urban art-making tools—such as fire extinguishers filled with architectural paint—on structures fabricated from building materials.
The idea for this project started already a while ago—now accelerated by the disruption due to the COVID19 outbreak—as an initiative to artistically apply construction skills that I acquired from relocating and remodeling my new dwellings. A shift in scale, media, and working methods is a fascinating opportunity to produce a collection of substantial artworks, which deal with subjects and techniques other than in my illustration and live art work. Furthermore this project introduces stimulating physical and artistic routines to my daily schedule while staying at home.
In the initial series of 5-10 works I will study botanical subjects, influenced by and reacting to Robert Mapplethorpe’s still life photographs of flowers, such as poppies and calla lilies. At this uncertain time they are calming and incredibly beautiful to look at and may perhaps evoke new meanings as the world and our life is suddenly changing.
For now this production will mainly be introduced and documented on my instagram page @jarnosees with snapshots and videos of the creative process and resulting works. Please email me for inquiries or leave your feedback on the comments section here. Most importantly, stay well and keep creating during this strange time!
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calla lily 1987, after robert mapplethorpe, 2020
enamel paint on stucco
48 x 48 x 4.5 inches ( 121.9 x 121.9 x 11.4 cm) - slightly irregular
New Behind-the-Scenes Photos: Sketching Coca-Cola Global Creative Campaign Photoshoot in Brooklyn, New York 2017
Shana Jade Trajanoska just sent me her awesome, previously unseen photos from 2017 when I was illustrating “behind-the-scenes” at a Coca-Cola Global Creative Campaign Photoshoot in Brooklyn, New York. They bring back many beautiful memories of working live on the set with the Coca-Cola Design dream team and top photographers Anna Palma and Guy Aroch. Follow Shana Jade Trajanoska on instagram @shanajade
S.OLIVER X JARNO Collaboration
Hello again!
I would like to present to you my new creative collaboration with the German fashion company s.Oliver, titled S.OLIVER X JARNO
This unique assignment started when I was invited to draw the runway models live in front of an audience at s.Oliver's Fashion Show Event in September 2018 held at their central offices in Rottendorf. The dynamic live fashion illustration experience that ensued resulted in multiple energetic and colorful mixed media artworks on paper, which were displayed to bring a creative and inspirational dynamic during the event. A number of these original illustrations were selected for s.Oliver, from which three of them were turned this summer into t-shirts for the special S.OLIVER X JARNO collection!
Keep reading to view the 'S.OLIVER X JARNO' t–shirt collection as well as "making-of" photos from the Fashion Show Event. All images are courtesy of s.Oliver.
Cheers!
Jarno
