Artist Statement

Jack has a keen interest in the material qualities of paint as well as painting’s history and trajectory within contemporary art. Direct observational study is a key component in his practice. His work is concerned with social spaces, the significance of source material, direct methods of paint application, and the relevancy of painted images in today’s technologically dependent society.

Biography

Born in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, Jack Ross is an artist and educator. Jack is a graduate of NSCAD University (BFA 2012), and has worked as a painting instructor with NSCAD's School of Extended Studies since 2014. He grew up in the Annapolis Valley, but has lived in the Halifax region since he was a teenager. In addition to studio work and teaching, Jack is an experienced custom framing technician and consultant. Jack has exhibited work at galleries throughout Nova Scotia including: The Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing, The Anna Leonowens Gallery, 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery, Dine by Design East, Nocturne Halifax, and the Ice House Gallery at the Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre. Available work can be found at Argyle Fine Art. 
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