"Toronto-born, Oslo-based artist Jason Boyd Kinsella has long described himself as "a collector of things at heart," a phrase that offers a glimpse into the way he approaches his practice. This idea of collecting extends beyond physical objects and into the realm of human experience. His art captures the fragments of identity, emotion, and memory that make up the human condition, reassembling them into geometric portraits that speak as much to the inner psyche as they do to physical form."
"With Alchemy of the Eternal Self, Kinsella takes this exploration to new heights. The series represents a continuation of his bold, large-scale portraiture, combining abstraction and emotional resonance in ways that challenge viewers to see themselves reflected in unfamiliar shapes. Each piece is meticulously constructed from distinct geometric forms, with colors that function almost like emotional cues. Together, they create figures that loom larger than life, standing several feet tall and inviting a deeply personal encounter."
"The figures in Alchemy of the Eternal Self are not merely static portraits; they are psychological studies. By combining sharp lines with curved edges, and placing angular tension alongside soft, rounded shapes, Kinsella evokes emotional states that feel both universal and specific. The result is a language of geometry that transcends words and instead speaks directly to the viewer's intuitive understanding of body language and expression."
Jason Boyd Kinsella collects fragments of identity, emotion, and memory and reassembles them into large-scale geometric portraits. The Alchemy of the Eternal Self series continues a practice of bold, monumental portraiture that blends abstraction with emotional resonance. Each work is built from distinct geometric forms and calibrated colors that act as emotional cues. The figures function as psychological studies, combining sharp lines and curves, and juxtaposing angular tension with soft shapes to evoke universal yet specific emotional states. The resulting geometric language aims to communicate directly with viewers’ intuitive sense of body language and expression.
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