Jim Schmidt

"My creative practice bypasses literal narrative in favor of a broad, singular conceptual approach. Rooted in the lineage of abstract expressionism and influenced by Picasso, my work revolves around one mission: to serve as a channel for universal spiritual energy.In my work, abstract forms and textures represent bodies, domestic objects, and nature's shapes, or, in the purest form, depict energy in the atmosphere similar to music or weather. My work transcends the analytical mind, evoking the emotional resonance cultivated in living through my generation's dynamic artistic and musical experimentation. Ultimately, my work is a visual externalization of my inner journey, expresssing universal emotional themes: love, melancholy, joy, and exuberance."

"New Love" 36"x48", Acrylic on Canvas
"Carriage" 36x48, Acrylic on canvas
"The Garden" 72x48 Oil on canvas