David Jonason

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“The American Southwest has the biggest skies, the ‘reddest’ rocks, the most dramatic spires and buttes. Of all landscapes, I love the desert the most. It represents to me the grandeur of nature, a sense of peace and serenity. The stark angular qualities of the Colorado Plateau in particular seem to easily lend themselves to cubist interpretations. I believe images of the Southwest are as iconic as the Statue of Liberty. The gaping canyons, the cacti, the cliff dwellings and red buttes – these spectacular locations are so familiar to us. They’re intrinsic to how we see and think of ourselves as Americans.”

-- David Jonason

David Jonason describes his innovative style as “contemporary cubism” – dashes of light and color that emphasize the physical geometry of Southwest. He integrates elements of Cubism and Realism into the distinctive lines of American desert locales. He depicts the strong cloud and rock forms with a dramatic application of color. His canyons and buttes celebrate the grandeur of nature.