Jackson Elliott (b. 1989 Chicago, IL)

I use painting and drawing as a means of communication. The act of making is a way of speaking, "Now I will show you better than I can tell you." What I seek to tell in my work is exposed to varied processes of translation and interpretation. The application of a medium offers its own translation, and each viewer may format their own valid interpretation in recieving the work. My process can be explained as a psychovisual game of telephone which I first play by myself—what I see, what I think, and how I feel, what I seek to tell—are passed along into the work. Ultimately, the message is carried to the viewer.

                                           Rogers Park Montessori School
                                                                           Chicago
         Name:    Jackson      
        
            ART
                    Understands art concepts presented and applies them to work                          ✓                 
                    Is developing skills in using different media and/or format                                   ✓
                    Approaches projects with imagination                                                                  ✓
                    Uses materials responsibly                                                                                  ✓ 
                    Can complete projects when necessary                                                               ✓
                    Demonstrates an enthusiastic, cooperative manner                                            ✓
                    Shows an interest in art appreciation                                                                   ✓
                  
                                                                                                                                  March 1999
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