Jacob Pongratz

Primary Medium: Paint
Other media: Found material, Wall drawing
Keywords: Abstract, Animal, Collage
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Artist Statement
The major goal in producing my art is to apply a primal energy that solidifies my experience as a human to canvas. A fluid approach of spontaneity and confusion is essential to my finished product. The subject matter is one of universal understanding; it is the reflection of one's self that matters most, using abstract forms to unbalance any preconceived notions of rationale. What little representations that do exist are merely adaptations of the primary idea into more fully developed forms. My willingness to let go of the customary subjects and examine the idea of belief and ideas existing beyond the plane of paint on canvas has given me opportunities to exploit my enthusiasm. My own methods of art making are straightforward, in that they truly have no convention only habits may define them and impulsiveness frees them. That process in itself is key in the outcome I deem necessary. A true palette is conceived with minimum contemplation and with total finality knowing that it will be.


Willard is you - 2010 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 24x36


Any Day Now, Spaceforce! - 2010 - Oil, Acrylic and Spray-paint on Canvas - 24x36


Jerry Saltz appreciateing a pongratz at the x-initative NYC - 2010 - Oil, Acrylic and Spray-paint on canvas - 24x36


Ginsberg's Soup - 2010 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 20x20


A Rather Serious Snakebite! - 2010 - Oil, Acrylic and Spray-paint on Canvas - 24x36


Precious Quinine - 2010 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 24x36


Open Your Eyes to This Mustard Eye - 2008 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 24x24


First Time He Used Fists - 2009 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 24x24


48 Dollars at McDonalds - 2009 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 24x12


Get on the bus, come see my studio - 2009 - Many things - 300 square feet


Known By Madison Ave. - 2009 - Oil,Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 24x24


Now Mr. Hughes? - 2009 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 48x48


I Drink Your Milkshake! - 2009 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 24x24


Friend of Lobster - 2009 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 12x12


Dance Dance Mogidishu - 2009 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 24x18


Bankshot - 2009 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 20x20


Renal Roof of Rythm - 2009 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 18x24


Nihilist in Hockey Pants - 2009 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 24x24


Mascara, Tiara and Sauerkraut - 2009 - Oil, Acrylic and Spraypaint on Canvas - 18x18


Seriously, get on the bus - 2009 - Stuff - 300 square feet


Artist Bio
Jacob Pongratz was born in Hartford Connecticut in the year 1978 and is still living. Please visit www.jacobpongratz.com for a full list of overaccomplishment and Medals.

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