Jon Baker makes art that is illustrative, with figurative elements featuring narrative surrealism. Jon suggests nostalgia in much of the work and allows and prefers even, that meaning be found per the individual. The stream of consciousness way he works, while not entirely devoid of meaning, does not lend itself to be controlled by meaning. Jon grew up all over the western United States, including Oregon, where he currently resides. He began taking an interest in art at a young age because he loved superheroes, comic books, and cartoons. For a brief time he attended a lame for-profit school, then later went the community college path at El Camino College, where he was able to study studio art under great instructors as part of his formal education. Since moving to Portland he’s had his first solo exhibitions at Donnie Vegas and at Portland’s Finest. Jon has also been involved in group shows including Tea on 65th, an invitational curated house show with a number of artists. As he works towards completing school, Jon plans to explore opportunities to show work in the form of murals, more shows, and publications.