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by Jay D Howell

In this section, we feature the art work (click to enlarge images) of Jay D Howell, a talented artist and graphic designer at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. To view more of his work, visit his website.

The Artist’s statement
A strong subconscious urge to produce, coupled with a need to learn and nurture creative instincts acts as the driving force behind JD Howell's work. Howell draws from his daily interaction with people to create an emotional framework for his art. By combining and layering various images, his work depicts the confusion of human emotions.

For Howell, each piece acts as a catharsis, extinguishing the anxiety that accompanies personal relationships or an insight into questions about himself and his own behavior. Using a combination of digital images and traditional drawings, JD Howell employs an extensive palette of color and texture to create a sense of depth that speaks to the soul. By juxtaposing both modern and dated images, Howell is able to visually portray emotions in a manner that is as defiant of time as the feelings themselves.