“It’s what lights the world that interests me.” ~ Jeff Medina
Jeff Medina’s work can be summarized as paintings of thoughts. Although his compositions show people walking, standing, interacting or simply posing, Medina purposely outlines these scenes. By using a simple framework, he allows the viewer to see through the outlines and identify the colors behind them which represent ideas. He has no problem breaking his figurative elements because what really interests him is what lies behind. He has total control of complex color schemes. He juggles color with great dexterity as seen in his faces full of gradient colors that represent enlightment, and faces full of bold colors that represent people in a conventional state of mind.
His paintings can be simple yet intricate; swirling lines layering one on top of another representing the complexities of life, circling spheres that represent ideas and inspirations surrounding us, loose lines radiating in all directions showing his attempt to put the forefront of matter aside.
Some interpret his work as ideas and thoughts floating all around us. Others view his work as philosophical and sometimes spiritual. I think Medina’s painting are charged with all of these elements. More will be said of his work when new paintings are brought forward revealing more of his view of our reality. (Anonymous)
The paintings of Jeff Medina will be on exhibit at the CAS Gallery July 30 – August 30th
