Vælg en stemning, og rummet svarer selv — lyset køles eller varmes, luften skifter tempo, og kun de værker, der bærer den følelse, træder frem fra mørket. Alt andet viger tilbage i skyggen.
The Rigor of Vision Jay Backstrand does not offer easy answers. His work operates through a psychological, free-associative order that demands a specific kind of attention. To look at a Backstrand piece is to confront a series of inscrutable riddles, often rendered with a seductive sheen that recalls the visual language of Pop art. He avoids the trap of being purely conceptual or purely decorative. Instead, his practice is defined by a
relentless pursuit of vision and a constant refinement of the skills required to be an observer and a draughtsman. He builds his compositions by juxtaposing disparate elements—an Asian rubber toy might sit beside an art historical reference or an ambiguously cropped archaic symbol. This method forces a confrontation between the contemporary and the historical. His career has been characterized by a winding, non-linear progression. It…