The Shape of Things, Jason Trotter
Exhibition through July 3rd, 2021 by appointment only
Show Gallery is pleased to present The Shape of Things by Los Angeles-based contemporary artist Jason Trotter.Jason Trotter is an American artist known for his bold geometric abstracts rendered in acrylics. He explores contrast and balance using a hard-edge technique that produces sharp lines with abrupt transitions between color fields. His process requires him to work on a flat surface, first taping off the shapes and then building up multiple layers of paint with a brush before applying the final coat with a palette knife for ample texture. While Trotter’s colors are chosen intuitively, his compositions are inspired by lines and forms observed in daily life with the intention of evoking an instinctual, physical reaction from observers rather than interpretive analysis.
In this exhibition, Trotter is introducing new triptychs that he assembles and frames as one piece. This multi-panel approach allows for a more dynamic effect than the traditional compilation. The correlation from panel to panel allows simple shapes to unite, resulting in non-representational compositions that make a singular, bold statement.
Jason Trotter is a graduate of Northern Illinois University who lives and works in California. Drawn to minimal abstraction, his work is strongly influenced by Carmen Herrera, Ellsworth Kelly, Josef Albers, and Frank Stella.