Jason Line NEAC

Statement

Although his subject matter is varied, Jason Line’s main area of interest has been the still life, either concentrating on the subject closely or expanding out to take in the surrounding interior. The arrangements vary in their complexity of composition whether it's a single lemon perched quietly on a plinth, or if it's a mass of objects sprawled out on the studio floor. Whatever is being expressed however, whether it’s a scene of serenity or utter chaos, the object and arrangement is always carefully examined with a particular focus on the relationship and tension between forms so that every component is integral to the other and to the whole.

Methodology

Jason works directly from observation with drawing being fundamental to his practice. Whether it’s working with charcoal or oil paint, the process remains the same; one of adding and taking away, scraping back and reapplying. Adjustments to both the arrangement and the painting continue endlessly until some kind of balance and harmony are achieved.

Bio

Born in London, 1965

Camberwell School of Art (Foundation 1983-4)

Gloucestershire College of Art and Technology (Fine Art 1984-7)

Attended post graduate life classes run by the artist June Collier (1988-1993)

Jason has recently had a solo exhibition at MARCH Fine Art in San Francisco, USA and is currently working towards a solo exhibition with155A Gallery in East Dulwich, London in the autumn of next year.

Alongside his own work, Jason has for many years painted sets and undertaken commissions to make portraits and paintings for film and television. Productions include ‘The Father’, ‘Mrs Lowry and Son’, 'Death of Stalin’, ‘The Danish Girl’, ‘Quartet’, ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’, 'The Riot Club’, ‘Pride’, ‘The Hollow Crown’ (Richard II), 'The Crown’ and ‘Poldark’.