Jasper Saco

Studio Art and English & Creative Writing major

My art practice exists at the intersection of memory and love. I find the pivotal moments admist the mundane and highlight them, making them larger than life. My art practice really began in Wellesley, but I wouldn't be where I am now without the support of my family. They let me know art was powerful and worth my while. It was at Wellesley, though, that I learned to be bold and unapologetic about my art. It transformed into something beyond me, and I'm still exploring the uncertainty and unknowns of my work. My art lies in between the real and surreal, twisting reality while still representing the magic of the quotidian.

Steps

acrylic on panel

Jewett Gallery

I started my thesis, Steps, in the summer of 2021. While it began as a love letter to monochrome and Frank O'Hara, it evolved into something grander than that. It became my testimony to life on those steps, the highs and lows, and most importantly, the feeling of being lost and finding my way. Steps is an interdisciplinary dedication to the journey of finding oneself, represented both in the poems and the paintings that comprise it. I chose these two mediums because I've always wanted to show my hand. I am rugged and spirited, and I chose to live boldly and unapologetically-- all core values of my work. The vibrancy of my memories is translated into bright colors and funky compositions, as well as abstract poem forms and accessible, sometimes crude, language. I never want to let go of Wellesley, but the time has come to part ways, and I will do it with grace.

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