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JASON SCHAPER Artist Statement

No thinking, no reflecting,
Perfect emptiness;
Yet therein something moves,
Following its own course.
                                
                                                  - A Taoist Priest

 My work is both spontaneous and deeply personal. With no pre-conceived notions of
what each piece will be, I simply trust in my eyes and hands to reflect my current state of mind.
My goal is to share a unique emotional experience with each new piece.

 Kulia i ka nu'u (Hawaiian)
Translation: Strive for the summit.
Explanation: Strive for the very top of the mountain, strive for excellence. 

I desire to inspire creativity in others by not depicting specific images,
people or places in my art. I want those who view my art to decide what they see on the canvas.
What do the colors and brush strokes I use mean to them, what does their mind define it as?
By refusing to define my style I leave the door open to interpretation for the viewer,
pushing them to truly create their own unique relationship with my art.

 Onipa'a (Hawaiian)
Translation: (Be) steadfast.
Explanation: Take your stand and be steadfast in doing what is right
no matter what others say.

I try to show that there are no boundaries; there is no normal, and that to know good from bad
is only for those that have been taught to think they know the difference.
Self taught and inspired from within, what you see,
is what I as a person have to offer.

Photo by: Kevin Hass 2006