About
I’m interested in perception and memory and how they relate to imagination.
The subjects I’ve chosen vary between figures, landscapes, and purely invented spaces. The common thread is my pursuit of a question or problem as I paint and draw. I’ve recently been questioning vulnerability and nudity. I’m also looking at how human activity shapes the forests and rivers near my home.
I have a BA in Art and Art History with an emphasis on painting and drawing. I've studied at Cal Poly, Pomona, the University of New Mexico, and the Art Institute of Chicago. I'm a former member of the Chicago Printmakers' Collaborative. I've resided in Portland since 2006. In 2023, I transitioned out of a career in film and animation and returned to fine art painting and drawing after a hiatus.
Jerry Svoboda