Jaymerson
Payton
Me And The Reaper Played A Game Of Chess In Woodruff Park
2019
51in × 78in
Spray Paint, Oil Paint, Fabric, Print Transfer, Oil Stick, Wire
Light Years Beyond
2019
56in × 81in
Print Transfer, Barber Wire, Screw, Rubber-band, Aluminum
10:25 PM
2019
18in × 24in
Oil Paint, Resin, Cardboard, Cloth
Without The Mask Time Isn’t So Scary After All
2019
96in × 120in
Spray Paint, Laser Print Photo, Spray Paint, Oil Stick
Cursed By His Own Hands
2020
96in × 116in
Oil Paint, Spray Paint, Oil Stick, Glue
My work is heavily influenced by the idea of navigating life’s trials and tribulations and the vast range of possibilities experienced from one person to the next. Within my practice I attempt to expand on century old conversations concerning existentialist and nihilistic theory in tandem with the looming insecurities surrounding death and purpose. By using both familiar and non familiar mediums I create large scale abstracted experiences to further influence how abstract contemplation can be visualized and received in the 21st century through visual arts.
Jaymerson Payton (b. 1992) is an artist from Atlanta, Georgia. While attending Georgia State University he discovered a passion for 20th century abstract theory and art. His interest in these concepts has lead him down the rabbit hole of creativity where he now finds himself involved in many mediums such as painting, photography, screenwriting, and sculpting. As he continued his quest in the arts after graduation, he displayed his work in a number of galleries and even gained curatorial experience by arranging exhibitions featuring his peers and local Atlanta based artists. He is currently a MFA candidate with California College of the Arts where he plans to complete his postgraduate degree this Spring. His work is heavily influenced by the idea of navigating life’s trials and tribulations and the vast range of possibilities experienced from one person to the next. With his practice he attempts to expand on century old conversations concerning existentialist and nihilistic theory in tandem with the looming insecurities surrounding death and purpose. By using both familiar and non familiar mediums he creates large scale abstracted experiences to further influence how abstract contemplation can be visualized and received in the 21st century through visual arts.