Noted as one of the finest upcoming figurative artists in the new American scene, Jason Shawn Alexander creates visually arresting works from his Los Angeles studio.

For Mourners Walk Over Maple Leaves at Corey Helford Gallery, Alexander’s enigmatic figures are filled with kinetic tension and languid grace, and he employs a rich palette of ambers, grays and okras to complement their moods. His narratives speak with raw honesty and pure emotion, expressing a spectrum of themes that are as dark and soulful as they are inspirational and exhilarating.

Read our interview with Shawn here.
Read our Back Talk with Shawn here.

Artist David Kinsey with Gallery co-owner, Bruce Helford

A Contract With God

The artist

Kent Williams and Shawn Barber

Joe Ledbetter and Jason Shawn Alexander

Halo Eaters

Korin Faught and Adam Jones of Tool

Brandi Milne and Jan Corey Helford

Mourner No 1

Jason Shawn Alexander

Mourners Walk Over Maple Leaves

Corey Helford Gallery

On View through May 29, 2010

Corey Helford Gallery

8522 Washington Boulevard

Culver City, CA 90232

T: 310-287-2340

www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Open Tuesday - Saturday, Noon to 6:00pm

Photos by Sam Graham.