Jim Olson

My sculptures and paintings are figurative in nature, with abstraction used to enhance composition and ignite imagination. I find great joy in the use of line and texture, as these elements convey emotion and create a connection between my hand, my personality, and the work itself. Shape and color help me establish a sense of character and space, allowing the figures to come alive in their own way. My work explores the interaction between the human form and our physical, spiritual, and environmental worlds. For me, visual art is the most effective way to consider the complexities of life and the human condition. It is through my creations that I explore the relationships between perception and expression, experience and meaning.