Jason D'Aquino
"Devil in the Details"
June 2- July 2, 2006
Jason D’Aquino’s work is strongly influenced by the images of his childhood. He was first exposed to Art through the colorful pages of children's books. They fascinated him, and profoundly affected his artistic sensibilities. To this day, fairy tale and nursery rhyme imagery are ever-present in his artwork. Using high-powered magnification glasses, he creates drawings of a painstakingly miniature scale. The concentration of detail emphasizes the poignancy of the message. A work of such proportions must be viewed at very close proximity. The necessary intimacy rules out casual observation entirely. Through the juxtaposition of old surfaces and new icons, time becomes confused and the question of chronology comes into play. The image seems to have been created long before the birth of the characters or scenarios depicted. The viewer must struggle to cope with this anachronism. What results is a state of confusion. In the throes of this art-induced disorientation, one might clearly see the truth of the work. |
 "Edgar Allen Poe" Image 2"x 3"S |
"Factory Recall" Image 6" x 7" |
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Image 2" x 2.5" |
8" x 18" |
 "Suicide Self Impression" Image 5" x 6" Surface 5.5" x 7 Graphite Miniature on the reverse of a red "Wet Paint" sign $550.00 |
