Jason Thielke’s beautiful imagery navigates the astoundingly complex dynamics of human nature, mixing a hard linear style with soft and fluid emotion. As he puts it, the works explore the “conflict between one’s ability to implement self control and compulsion to manipulate and constantly self-gratify.” The pieces, with their wildly intersecting lines, cosmic-like points of color and seductive subjects, convey this exceedingly well, drawing out many of those emotions in the viewer themselves. -Benjamin Starr ( .jasonthielke.com )

Laser etch, lacquer, aerosol, ink on wood panel

Laser etch, acrylic, aerosol, ink on wood panel

Acrylic, aerosol, graphite, color pencil on masonite and wood panel

Laser etch, aerosol, ink on wood panel

Transfer and acrylic on wood panel

Acrylic, aerosol, transfer, graphite, color pencil on wood panel

Laser etch, lacquer, ink on wood panel

Laser cut matte board (framed)