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Jason Tessier explores the complexity of contemporary painting via bold combination of vibrant colours and diverse mediums of his abstract works.
Jason Tessier is a London-based artist, who is known for his recognisably colourful abstract style: expressive compositions combined with sensuous colour palettes.
Tessier's work is intuitive and emerges in the moment of artistic creation. The artists experiments with material properties of the canvas as well as use of materials ranging from oils and acrylics to charcoal and pastels. Although inspired by visual information from everyday life, Tessier prefers to take a spontaneous and instinctive approach.
Works presented in his newest series Can’t Reach Me There slightly depart from the congeneric base coats by playing on subtle tonal changes and incorporating borders, while still following Tessier’s reoccurring subject matter of confronting the conventions and challenging their own limitations as paintings.
In his studio Tessier works across several pieces at a time. This technique leads to an exciting result: each of the series’ works emerges unique yet intertwined and informed by one another. That allows for them to be perceived independently as well as collectively.
The artist tries to ignore any possible external influences and trends during the creative process. Instead, he shifts his focus to both the visual and physical elements that directly speak to him, rejecting to rely on prefabricated concepts. These improvised gestures together with the bold colour choices draw the viewers into the immersive abstraction. Making everyone an active participant of this ongoing, ever-developing visual discourse.Born and raised in Worthing, Jason Tessier moved to London in 2012 to study Mixed Media Fine Art at the University of Westminster. He has been painting ever since his graduation, working in his studio in Deptford. Tessier’s work has been exhibited across the UK and in the US, most recently at the London Art Fair. His work has also been featured in such publications as Elle Decoration's ‘The Art Special’, Architectural Digest Spain and House and Garden UK.
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Works
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Exhibitions
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Can't Reach Me There
Jason Tessier 20 Jan - 11 Feb 2023Rhodes Contemporary Art is delighted to announce the debut solo exhibition ‘Can’t Reach Me There’ by the British contemporary artist Jason Tessier. The show invites its viewers to partake in...Read more -
London Art Fair 2022
21 - 24 Apr 2022Rhodes Contemporary Art is delighted to be taking part in the 34th annual London Art Fair at The Business Design Centre, 21st - 24th April 2022 (Booth G3). Featuring a...Read more -
Summer Exhibition .21
22 Jul - 28 Aug 2021Rhodes Contemporary Art is proud to present our Summer Exhibition 2021, showcasing a dynamic collection of contemporary emerging and mid-career artists working now. Kicking-off what will become an annual group...Read more
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News
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Jason Tessier Interview
By Verity Babbs from The BS Art Report January 24, 2023Jason Tessier’s debut solo show ‘Can’t Reach Me There' opened at Rhodes Contemporary on January 20th. Tessier’s large-scale abstract works have a well-balanced charm -...Read more -
New Paintings by Jason Tessier
Jason Tessier's Newest Painting March 30, 2022Rhodes Contemporary are proud to present a selection of Jason Tessiers newest paintings. Tessier uses gestural marks in his works to create a unique and...Read more -
New Jason Tessier Works Available
Three New Jason Tessier Works Now Available! November 26, 2021We are excited to announce that we have three brand-new and exclusive Jason Tessier works available! watch this space as we have plans with Jason...Read more
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