Artist's Statement:
My artwork deals with landscape as a communicator of human moods, emotions, and states of mind. I am fascinated by the relationship that exists between myself and my subject, an anthropomorphic natural world. As an artist, my characteristics, and those of others can be communicated through landscape because of its ability to mimic human qualities.
In exploring this connection, my work frequently leans towards the abstract and ambiguous, focusing on space, depth, and atmosphere, rather than specifics. I am, however, also enthralled with the challenge of expressing the ephemeral through the use of a more representational formula. I am excited by the idea of pursuing abstraction and representation simultaneously, blurring the distinction between the two in an interesting and effective manner. I am also intersted in blurring the distinction between painting and printmaking in my own work, as I have found both of these disciplines to offer a distinct set of qualities that can enhance the effectiveness of my ideas. When I experiment with combining traditional printmaking and painting techniques, I can generate new possibilities for effectiveness in my work.
By communicating basic human qualities, my work becomes a channel and a describer of the essential aspects of being human. It is in essence an exploration of my desire to create and express and its origin.
- Jonathan Goodding, 2008
Jonathan lives and works in Lincoln Nebraska with his wife Suzanne. He is pursuing a bachelor of fine arts degree with an emphasis in printmaking and painting at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He is the recipient of the Thomas P. Coleman Memorial award for Printmaking for the year 2006-2007, and as such, his work "Resonance" is a part of the permanent collection at the Sheldon Art Museum.