Abstract Series
- 1. Contemptualism- an aesthetic movement defining suffering as the edge of nirvana and right of passage. Resurrection of Care- Apathy is not consent it is the demand for empowerment. 1
- 2. Equilibrium- thebrink.org functional empowerment, healthy self-esteem and reasonable levels of empathy coupled with adequate knowledge could solve the majority of problems created by people. 2
- 3. Alignment of potentials and elements Universal Birth reveals the universes dance. A soul transcends into the physical form. A creative view of pre- existence. The archetypes of relationships and the formless soul convey a story of creation -from the universal to the personal, though we perceive it the other way around. 3
- 4. Only in the last few moments of this painting did it resemble anything familiar. Sunset 4
- 5. Fractured Series The puzzle-look resulted after cutting the painting into pieces in an effort to sort out the complexity and add space for balance. Realizing changes in the symmetry of relationships and enjoying the greater harmony holding it all together deserves attention. 5
- 6. Theresa An abstract representation of a friend that extended compassion. 6
- 7. Foundation A tribute to architects and ecological designers. 7
- 8. Tear Period Polluck Series Rain on fire. 8
- 9. Celtic Cross Graphic Series Line art is about the interconnection of all things. Not respecting the principle of interdependency is a cause of disharmony I.e. corruption and the impositions of self limitations and oppression. 9
- 10. A depiction of Self Impression myself alone looking out over a scorched bare earth in front of the last stand of forest. The star is a brand of authority. The color representation suggests that the U.S. needs to band together with other nations to defend and protect a basic need for clean air. 10
- 11. The scene represents the bond between the life of the planet and our sun. The comet flying close by signifies the Toon Series Cosmos close calls of life and how chaos inevitably rules. 11
- 12. Landscape View of the desert where Coyote and Road runner hangs out. 12
- 13. Micro Macro Series Embryo 13
- 14. Internal Eva A random work later explained as being an imagined microscopic view of the genetic code and subconscious expression of a pregnancy prior to being notified….
Editor's Notes
- #2: Contemptualism Acrylic and plastic bonding on wood 16” X 16” 2005 R.A. Jackson
- #3: Equilibrium Acrylic and plastic bonding on wood 3’3” X 3’3” 2005 R.A. Jackson
- #4: Universal Birth Acrylic on Canvas 3’ X 3’ 2002 R.A. Jackson
- #5: Sunset Acrylic on Canvas 2’5” x 3’5” 2002 R.A. Jackson
- #6: Fractured Acrylic on canvas 14” x 19” 2002 R.A. Jackson
- #7: Theresa Acrylic on Canvas 16” x 16 “ 2002 R. A. Jackson
- #8: Foundation Acrylic on wood 19” x 13” R.A. Jackson
- #9: Rain on Fire Acrylic on Canvas 11” x 14” R.A. Jackson
- #10: Celtic Cross Ink and Acrylic on Canvas 9”x12” 2000 R.A. Jackson
- #11: Self Impression Acrylic on Canvas 14” x 11” 2000 R.A. Jackson
- #12: Cosmos Acrylic on Canvas 18” x 13” 1999 R.A. Jackson
- #13: Seven Falls Acrylic on Canvas 3’ X 2’ 1999 R.A. Jackson
- #14: Embryo Acrylic on Canvas 16” X 9” 2005 R.A. Jackson
- #15: Internal Acrylic on Canvas 18” x 13” 2003 R. A. Jackson