Jonathan Blackwell


Jonathan Blackwell graduated as one of Duke University's first Visual Art majors in
2001, and has subsequently embarked on his own Space Odyssey. His first solo exhibition, Nudes and Abstracts (2001), introduced the abstract style of Lineaism. His second, Portraits and Landscapes (2002) shortly followed, both featuring DJ sets by Porangui; a partnership that began with Blackwell’s first script, Unrewind (2001).

His second script became the screenplay for Louvst, [love . lust . lose . lost], an exploration into emotional understanding of human relationships.  Meanwhile Blackwell mounted Studiophile >> Structure Unfolds (2004), a series of paintings on unfolded boxes, encouraging us to think beyond the box, and, upon noticing the unnatural outline of each, analyze the shape we're in.

Louvst (2005) compiles the work of over twenty musicians, ten actors, and locations across the state of North Carolina.  With additional funding for the film industry earmarked in the state's budget, Blackwell aims to mount another film with the assistance of Timothy Wingate and others in the Pah Theater collective.  www.pahtheatre.com  [view the documentary]

In the meantime Jonathan Blackwell appears in live visual art performance with artists from Glance Gallery, sells fair trade and organic blends for Counter Culture Coffee, and lives in Raleigh with Talia Wight, featured musician in Louvst, as well as the model in his paintings and a constant inspiration.  www.lineaist.net