There is truth concealed in the petals of a rose. The bend of a tree, reaching out to catch the sun's rays, contains all one needs to know about how to conduct one’s life. Working in both oil and acrylic paint, Joseph Jackino’s work expresses the ineffable. His imagery resonates with the viewer, awakening a part of them that transcends the senses, the conscious mind and habitual stream of thought. Using nature’s ability to give pause, elicit awe, Jackino’s paintings awaken one to that which is both within and without. One consciously undertakes the role in the human experience as both witness and participant in the unfolding drama, the divine play of forms, Lila.

As informed and inspired by environment as some of his work may be, these portrayals are more imagined than real. Colors are heightened, juxtaposition employed and weight given to the ephemeral. For Jackino, color is paramount. Subjects are chosen primarily as vehicles for color, structures upon which color is built, layer upon layer. Using a dry-brush technique allows previous layers of color to be revealed selectively, creating depth and optical vibrancy. He creates tension of push and pull with the eye by using certain colors as an underpainting, layering the complementary color on top.

Perspective and point of view are what make Jackino’s paintings unique. Departing from what is visually expected yields new possibilities, altering one’s preconceptions and conditioned responses, recalling a sense of potentialities. The artist’s internal state, the quality of his focus and attention, is documented in these paintings. Jackino conveys a perceptible joy in sharing what was once merely a mental vision, a spark of imagination made manifest.

Joseph Paul Jackino grew up in the small town of Pelham Manor, in Westchester County, New York. After Graduating Villanova University in 1993, BA English, he attended Pratt Institute and has studied at The School of Visual Arts and The Art Students League in New York City. He currently lives and works in The Bronx, NY. His work is in private collections throughout the United States of America.