JOHN SHARRATT:
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You can also view works by the artist on his website at www.jaspaintings.com
Received his Master of Architecture Degree from
Taught Architecture at:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Worked as an architect for:
Walter Gropius
Pietro Belluschi
Benjamin Thompson
Began seriously painting while starting his own
architectural practice in
Won several local art competitions.
Had numerous exhibitions of his art work.
Became a successful architect.
Awarded 34 national and regional design awards.
Was named to the
Never gave up his love for painting
Has now re-committed himself to painting.
Sees his years as an Architect as preparation for his current vocation as a painter.
Is open to all mediums, but at present prefers acrylic paints in all forms and viscosities, and oil based aluminum paint. Preferred surface is Gesso prepared wood.
Klee, Kandinsky, Jeaneret/LeCorbusier, Rothko,
Motherwell, and those of the early Chinese "
"I paint life/nature/beyond images processed by my mind, but expressed through my heart/gut/soul. The essence of the image I am searching for is not to be understood; it is to be felt. Life is a wonderful event, meant to be enjoyed, shared, and explored."
RECENT EXHIBITIONS:
Agora Gallery
415
West Broadway,
Infusion Gallery
Los Angeles, CA
COMING EXHIBITIONS:
November 24, 2008 Gallery 121
Boston, MA 02108
April 6,
2009 Amsterdam
PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS OF JOHN A. SHARRATT