Artist: Morgan Jones
Medium: Mixed Media/ Photography
Dimensions: 28''x 36''

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About This Piece
This series examines the disconnect between our "social self" represented by the masks and our "essential self" represented by the balloon, ever present but floating just out of reach. The swirls above the ballerinas’ heads represent all the noise and the stories we tell ourselves.

Artist Statement
Jones likes to explore the whimsical side of life through his art. Each of Jones’s mixed-media pieces start as an idea. That idea is then brought to life through photography. Jones’s images are often staged, incorporating props, lighting and various theatrical components. Continually looking to incorporate new ideas and mediums, Jones follows a multi-step process when creating his artwork. With a keen eye for texture, design and composition, coupled with a whimsical flare, Jones creates works that are aesthetically engaging while also evoking a visceral response in the viewer.

Biography
As a former Director of Sales for a consumer electronics manufacturer, Morgan left his career in 2013 to pursue his lifelong passion of becoming a professional artist. Today, Morgan is represented by several galleries and his works are collected both nationally and internationally. A self-taught artist inspired by the casual observation of the people and life around him, Morgan embraces a philosophy of ‘trial and error’ which he believes to be wonderful teachers. Often described as whimsical and uniquely humorous, Morgan follows a multi-step process when creating his unique works of art.