Artist Information — Jim Gigurtsis

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I see the human form as a site of psychological and existential inquiry. My art blurs the line between flesh and feeling, where distortion reveals deeper truths, and vulnerability becomes the form of expression.

The figures in my paintings are not portraits in the traditional sense, but manifestations of that person’s inner state. Fragmented, exposed, and deeply human. Each piece invites confrontation and contemplation, challenging viewers to reflect on the hidden facets of identity, suffering, and desire . They are an exploration of the human condition.

Through a process of deconstruction, figures are rendered in states of flux. Inviting viewers into a space between representation and abstraction.

My preferred medium in painting is oils. The multiple layers of paint on the canvas depict the multilayered themes behind the work and the subject. The image is developed by adding and subtracting layers, by using a restricted palette and by optical blending through the use of broken colors.

Inspiration for my work comes from my surroundings, events, news, personal experiences and travel. Using images instead of models I allow my emotions, feelings and memories to drive the composition.

Videos and installations allows me to move away from the two dimensions of a canvas and complement the viewer’s experience by engaging their auditory and tactical senses more fully.

I am curerntly based in Seminole, Florida, USA. Previously I was in London, England where I exhibited in various venues across London. My work can be found in private and public collections across the world.