#JamesJankowiak

[jamesjankowiak]

Hold Your Breathe and Keep Walking. #flourescent #acryliconwood 6”x6” 2020 #quarantinepainting #smallpainting #abstractpainting #glowinthedarkpainting #squarepainting #grayscale #triangles #horizontalstripes #imaginarylandscape #contemporarypainting #artist #jamesjankowiak #chicagoartist (at Vittum Park, Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kpJGpld9T/?igshid=1ujq83yhjbz3d

[scenefromthesidewalk]

August 21, 2018

“ALTERED TRANSLATION”

by James Jankowiak

Chicago artist James Jankowiak creates “abstract paintings that explore color, simple form, and visual rhythm.” In 2017 Jankowiak prepared for a show at @CornerChicago Gallery, located in the site of 1905 Polish grocery store at Drake and Milwaukee Avenues in Chicago, by creating this mural on the building. Keeping the spirit of another mural that used to occupy this space Jankowiak was committed to using butterflies, representing “migration, development, transformation, life, and death.” In addition to creating his own art Jankowiak has long been committed to teaching Chicago youth through local arts organizations and in hiring some assistants to help him on this project he was able to bring together some of his previous students from low-income neighborhoods where art opportunities are limited.  @jamesjankowiak

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🦋 🎯 🦋 @jamesjankowiak #jamesjankowiak #chicagostreetart (at Logan Square, Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxvBC3LlMkq/?igshid=1vlj8wrxgzcn9

[instapicsil1]

It's always fun to hear about tattoo stories inspired by the Museum! This is @jamesjankowiak's tattoo story. Share your story using #TattooFM ・・・ My new tattoo. A completely faithful rendering of a live drawing I did of the Daspletosaurus upstairs @fieldmuseum back in 2012. This dinosaur used to be on display in #stanleyfieldhall, and has been something I've loved to look at since I was in pre-k. Thank you @jimmyvregalado for the top notch work and raising funds for #cureforcarol #dinosaurskull #dinosaurtattoo #originaldesign #drawing #jamesjankowiak #daspletosaurus #daspletosaurusskull #fieldmuseum #naturalhistorymuseum #tattooFM http://ift.tt/2izTrF3

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[jamesjankowiak]

“Tiltowhirl” acrylic, opalescent origami paper on fluorescent yellow paper 10”x8” 2020 #worksonpaper #jamesjankowiak #contemporaryart #painting #collage #contemporaryartist #chicagoartists #homestudio (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAWAlA_lYOG/?igshid=gyzdk7u565gp

[jamesjankowiak]

Untitled, for the moment. 60”x72”, acrylic and spray paint on canvas #newpainting #jamesjankowiak (at Mana Contemporary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC7GMt8FpMR/?igshid=lisz994ww6xd

[jamesjankowiak]

Last weekend I updated my shop and committed myself to donating 50% of the proceeds of those artworks to Black led organizations in Chicago, of your choice, just tell me the organization you’d like to support and I will send them half. Or maybe you want to donate to two organizations, I’ll split it up for you. Some great organizations doing the work right now - @tgimovement, @goodkids_madcity @myblockmyhoodmycity @assatasdaughtersig @bravespacealliance @chicagowestcommusiccenter @chicagofreedomschool there are many more so just tell me when you order who you prefer. Link in bio. We’re off to a nice start! I’ll be dropping this new one in the shop before I go to bed- “The Eternal Week” acrylic on origami paper, collage, 6x6in June 2020 #jamesjankowiak #artist #chicago #painting Thank you @loridoze @sb1 @hippohq @whycart for adding me to your colllections! #dontgiveupthefight #blacklivesmatter (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB1rWUwl9lv/?igshid=v3cnyx2j00o2

[jamesjankowiak]

I started this one when fears of hurricane Dorian chased me out of Miami a few months ago. Came back to it to complete during this quarantine. I don’t have a title for it. I’ve been focused on black and white imagery, using grayscale gradients to direct my composition in a less geometric but more organic visual effect. Both the night sky and storm clouds have been a back and forth “representational” resource. I knew 2020 would be like walking into a dark, violent summer storm when I started this series, who knew we’d be where we are now though. A projected 100,000 a 200,000 deaths, seniors dying alone in overcrowded hospitals, healthy family members dropping off the sick without ever knowing if they’ll ever see one another again. It’s why it’s so important we stay in place and #stayinside . On the positive side, I’m grateful to announce I was chosen to be the recipient of an individual artist grant to support this body of work and my upcoming solo exhibition @boundarychicagospace this June, where hopefully we had flattened the curve and are able to see each other in person . Untitled for now. Acrylic, spray paint and collage on panel, 16”x12” 2020 @ChicagoDCASE #dcasegrants #DCASE #Chicago #Chicagoart #Chicagomusic #Chicagodance #Chicagotheater #Chicagotourism #exhibit #Chicagogrammers #EnjoyIllinois @chicagodcase #painting #visualart #quarantinelife #jamesjankowiak #contemporarypainting #contemporartist #artist #artecontemporanea #chicagoartists https://www.instagram.com/p/B-sspWQlUV_/?igshid=kao8n5mh93rr

[jamesjankowiak]

Pandemic Sun Day One acrylic and gouache on 140lb cotton paper 12”x9” 2020 #painting #jamesjankowiak #worksonpaper https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-j0hQF0vG/?igshid=1wys5jnpdj25u

[jamesjankowiak]

“As the Days Go By” Acrylic on opalescent origami paper, foil, mounted on acid free fluorescent card stock. 6x6in. #quarantineaficiando #quarantinemeditation #joyinrepetition #painting #workonpaper #smallpainting #jamesjankowiak #contemporarypainting #contemporaryart #art #smallpainting https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ShmaOFNe_/?igshid=12o9hvbm5xir4

[jamesjankowiak]

#untitled for now. Acrylic on wood 28”x28” 2018. #jamesjankowiak #heart #painting https://www.instagram.com/p/BoxiabPhP98/?igshid=11azsfc0r8t5i

[jamesjankowiak]

Untitled. Acrylic and spray paint on paper, 38x30in 2020 #painting #collage #workonpaper #contemporaryartist #jamesjankowiak #newwork #studioshot #artistsoninstagram (at Mana Contemporary) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Xfpc2lONE/?igshid=1g56evsxcbvrs

[jamesjankowiak]

Untitled (Skyscape) acrylic and flashe on acid free cotton cold press paper, 12” x 9” 2020 #workonpaper #painting #acryliconpaper #contemporaryart #comtemporarypainting #contemporaryartist #chicagoartist #jamesjankowiak #skyscape #landscape https://www.instagram.com/p/B7mJQyQFO0H/?igshid=7gbmvvupd1a0

[jamesjankowiak]

#acryliconpaper 12”x9” #black #grey #form #line #painting #jamesjankowiak #cottonpaper https://www.instagram.com/p/B6mduk6FfD2/?igshid=qnlkg29qzd9d

[jamesjankowiak]

Acrylic on 140lb 100% cotton cold press paper 12”x9” 2019 #painting #acryliconpaper #study #contemporarypainting #contemporaryartist #chicagoartists #jamesjankowiak https://www.instagram.com/p/B6PX2oMFNGu/?igshid=1jlrfm2egpn48