AB NY Gallery in East Hampton is opening its summer season on Thursday, June 1, from noon to 6 PM with a solo exhibition by artist Jackson O’Brasky entitled “Five Element Theory.” The artist reception will be held on Saturday, June 10, from 4 to 8 PM.
O’Brasky began oil painting at the age of 15. After receiving a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, he moved to New York City, where he currently lives and works. O’Brasky obtained his MFA from the New York Academy of Art in 2019. He is an avid cyclist, hiker, fortune-teller, and cat owner, and he maintains a daily meditation practice. Drawing inspiration from the traditions of Morandi and de Chirico, O’Brasky primarily works in still life, depicting found objects, scraps, and ephemera.
The artist’s process creates cerebral oil on canvas still lifes, enchanting viewers as he examines found objects and reimagines them as abstractions. Jackson’s ability to plan and execute his work showcases his deep dedication to unveiling each sublime story he discovers in the everyday.