Jason Herr

Jason Herr constructs immersive, otherworldly environments that transcend the boundaries of ordinary reality, creating dreamlike universes governed by their own internal logic. Working primarily with graphite, colored pencil, and watercolor on paper, his pieces are meticulously detailed, balancing a delicate tension between unease and the absurd. Herr’s work is deeply rooted in the exploration of dualism, particularly the separation of consciousness from the physical body, often drawing inspiration from near-death experiences in which individuals describe a temporary detachment from their corporeal selves. Within these alternate realms, Herr offers viewers insight into his own inner world while reflecting on the inherent strangeness and unpredictability of existence. His figures are frequently contorted and confronted with uncanny, disorienting scenarios that evoke profound feelings of isolation, vulnerability, and existential tension. While each character contains elements of the artist himself, they inhabit a universe distinct from the tangible world, where fiction and reality intersect. By exploring the ambiguity of human emotions in spaces that defy ordinary perception, Herr’s work illuminates the complexities of identity, consciousness, and the absurdity of life, inviting contemplation of the intricate interplay between mind, body, and experience. ...