Based in Minnesota, Jake draws inspiration from the power of nature and the speculative thrill of science fiction. Their technique is defined by a meditative approach to a surreal and conceptual framework. They enjoy operating at the luminous intersection of the natural, the ritualistic, and the absurdly cosmic - exploring how humanity engages with forces beyond its control: fate, risk, and the vast unknown.
The resin work functions as a form of preservation and ritual, turning ephemeral life into eternal reliquaries. The paintings, conversely, provide a space for narrative and dynamic contrast, blending earthly serenity with bursts of surreal whimsy. This interplay between the permanent and the momentary, the grounded and the galactic, forms the core of the artist's distinctive vision.
Whether preserving the potent, dangerous beauty of an insect or capturing a moment of serene earthly life disrupted by astral interference, the artist creates artifacts that are both beautiful and unsettling, always reminding the viewer that wonder and danger are inseparable from the everyday.
