News October / November.

Hello good people of this planet.
My minds fire is totally stoked by this next exhibition.

ITS OUT THERE IN HERE

Grass Hut Gallery presents Its Out There - In Here, an exhibition featuring new paintings and interactive installations by Portland-based artist Mark Warren Jacques.
November 6th -  30th, 2009
Opening reception Friday, November 6th, 6-10pm 

For his exhibition Its Out There - In Here, Jacques promises to truly take the viewer Out There with paintings that protrude from the gallery walls and floor, and an interactive installation that includes a "self help painting" and an "In Here zone" where visitors will be invited literally behind the paintings to investigate the artist's inspired affection toward the introspective life, outer-space, inner peace, and wonder. 

In addition to installation, a dozen new highly detailed and meticulously rendered paintings in acrylic and ink will fill the gallery space. Imagery includes symbols of nature, the human body, interpretations of vipassana meditation practices, love, and the spiritual universe that connects us all. 

Along with the installation and paintings a printed exhibition supplement including "Poem-Titles" and personal interpretations will also be available to further the viewer's understanding of the artist's intention for each work.  

Its Out There - In Here will be on view at Grass Hut Gallery, 811 East Burnside, November 6th - 30th  2009. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 12-7 pm and by appointment. 
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mwj + December = representation at Art Basel by The Shooting Gallery of S.F. , Group show at White Walls Gallery in S.F., and a music video for Explode Into Colors.

Love All Ways
MWJ





News August & September.
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Hello Earth people, my friends,
How about a 1-2-3-4 report.

1.I have a one pager in the current issue of Tokion Magazine. They call me a "deep thinker" which is flattering. & the ever enchanting Chloe Sevigny has the cover-shot. Pick up a copy or peep it online here. Tokion.com

2.Free Life Center hit its fundraising goal on our kickstarter project page and recived sponsorship from The Re-Building Center. Hell yeah. FreeLifeCenter.com

3.The Shooting Gallery of San Francisco will be representing me at Art Basel this year in Miami, Florida. I lived in Florida for a short time when i was young. I used to chase lizards around like crazy.

4.I have a secret show of collabrative flower paintings with Aidan Koch. Ask and i will tell. I'm also working on a split show with Bwana Spoons and David Wien that opens on the 24th of September at Together Gallery in Portland. And a November solo show titled "Its out there, In here" at Grass Hut in Portland. And a group show at White Walls gallery in December.

Staying busy, staying stoked, staying sharp.

Keep Love.
MWJ



News_July.
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Hello Friends and Family,
Summer is here. Beautiful flowers and exciting projects.
Im super super stoked to announce the launch of Free Life Center. A huge project that Seth Neefus and I have been developing over the past couple of months. It is a culmination of our creative output, our ambitious building dreams, our adventurous spirit, and our belief that through sharing and community we live happier lives.

This project is also really exciting for Seth and I because it is the first time we are asking for funding. Funding opens up a whole new world of possibilities otherwise impossible.

Initially we are focusing on raising funds utilizing kickstarter.com.
Kickstarter is a new "community-funding" platform. Its pretty rad. Take a couple minutes to check it out:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/FreeLifeCenter/free-life-center

and also here FreeLifeCenter.com

Love always,
MWJ

 




News_May.
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Sometimes you jump on the board and ride it down the hill, out of control the whole time, loving the wild ride, and you just hang on until the bottom, take a breath and say hell yeah, im still alive, life is amazing.

Another Trip to San Francisco proves itself to be like that.

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"The Future is so Bright " at 666 Gallery, San Francisco
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A group exhibition of new works by Mark Warren Jacques, Timothy Karpinski, Nas Chompas, Kyle Lee and Alexandra Steele. Together they intermix themes of nature and industry often representing inspiration from childhood fables and tales. The show is united with an overall idea embodying an earthy spirituality and organic quality. Movement of objects can be seen with certain stillness, which attempts to provoke viewers to slow down, take a breath and witness the world around us.
-Jillian Mackintosh
666 Gallery.

Opening Reception: May 15th, 2009 from 7-10 pm.
Showing: May 15th through June 15th 2009. Open by appointment.
666 Gallery, SAN FRANCISCO
66 6th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
email 666gallerysf@gmail.com for further information.


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check out the remaining available work here.


Love is All you need.

mwj




News_April.
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Hello Everyone.
Its been a busy couple of months. I just returned from an amazing trip to San Francisco. Thank you to all the sunshine and my buddies in S.F., old and new, for such a beautiful journey.

I have been of the opinion for some time now that optimism is an important feeling to keep close and that it opens the doorway to happiness. With the sort of optimism that brings lasting joy i created a new series of paintings that are on display at my first San Francisco solo exhibition titled "The Optimistic Life and Mind"

check out the exhibition online here. click click

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"The Optimistic Life & Mind" at Rare Device, San Francisco
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A solo exhibition of new works by Mark Warren Jacques.
Opening Reception: Friday April 3, 7 - 9 pm.
Exhibition dates: April 3 - April 29, 2009
Rare Device, SAN FRANCISCO
1845 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
415.863.3969
Winter Hours: Tue - Sat, noon to 7pm; Sun, noon to 6pm
RareDevice.net
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Thanks for being.




News_February/March.
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2009 time to shine.
This year is under way and it has been such a beautiful one so far.
I started the year off with a big solo exhibition titled "Big Beautiful Color" at Fontanelle Gallery, here in Portland.
You can peep the work from the show online here > FontanelleGallery.com
If you missed the opening party peep the opening photos here > Fontanelle Flickr
Better yet come see the work in person at the closing party Friday February 27th, 6-9pm. There will be a very special musical perfomance by a very special musician. I can't put it here but trust me you don't want to miss it.
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"Big Beautiful Color" at Fontanelle Gallery, Portland, Oregon
Closing Reception Friday February 27th, 6-9pm.
Show Dates: February 5th -28th, 2009
Fontanelle Gallery.
205 SW. Pine Street.
Portland, Oregon. 97204
FontanelleGallery.com
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Also this month I did an interview with Leslie from Fontanelle Gallery on the KBOO Portland radio show Art Focus with Eve Lake.
Listen to me nerviously mumble about my art here > http://kboo.fm/ArtFocus

&... I did an interview with the U.K. art site Arrested Motion
Peep that here > ArrestedMotion.com
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As for next month..
I am currating a group photo exhibition titled "So much to do." at Breeze Block here in Portland.
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"So much to do." at Beeze Block, Portland, Oregon
Opening Reception Friday March 6th, 6-10pm
Show Dates: March 6th -31st, 2009
Breeze Block
1847 E. Burnside
503.282.0333
BreezeBlockGallery.com
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See you all out there.
mwj.




News_January/February
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2009 time to shine.
This Year looks promising.
Please Join me for the opening of my first Portland Solo Gallery show.

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"Big Beautiful Color" at Fontanelle Gallery, Portland, Oregon.
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Fontanelle Gallery presents Big Beautiful Color, an exhibition featuring interactive
installation, painting, and sculpture by Portland artist Mark Warren Jacques.

"Mark Warren Jacques lives within a web of art makers, musicians,
skateboarders, and backyard revolutionaries. This close-knit community
thrives on representing a sort of whimsy that harnesses the energy of
idealism and is rooted in earthy spirituality. Lest you conclude that he lives
in a world of na��vete, Jacques will surprise you with his gusto to love,
question, and commit himself to the realities of hard work, ambition, and
responsibility to his community.

For his exhibition Big Beautiful Color, Jacques will construct an interactive
large-scale teepee of cast-off slatboard set atop a colorful platform and
against a backdrop of multi-hued streamers. Visitors to the exhibition will be
invited to enter the teepee where atmospheric psych jams, recorded by his
housemate Blake Anthony Ray Miller, will filter from tape deck to a vintage
Alamo amplifier. Within these walls, there is a smooth transition between the
bustle of the downtown streets and a more transcendent space where one can
leave their cares behind and enter a world of inspired meditation."

-Leslie Miller | Fontanelle Gallery

*Read More Here.

Opening Reception: First Thursday the 5th of February from 6-9 pm
Show Dates: February 5th -28th, 2009
Fontanelle Gallery.
205 SW. Pine Street.
Portland, Oregon. 97204
FontanelleGallery.com

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"All in Together Now" at HEADQUARTERS GALERIE, Montreal, QC
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Lifetime Collective presents "All In Together Now"
A Group Exhibition of works by:
Niall McClelland, Mark Warren Jacques, Ben Tour, Elisabeth Moch, Jay Howell,
Gasoline Gut, Stefanie Augustine, Tim Barnard, Julie Morstad, Rachel Salomon,
Simon Redekop, TJ Schneider, Jaret Penner, Stefanie Augustine, Luke Ramsey,
Les Ramsay

Opening Reception: February 7th, 7-11pm
Show Dates: February 7th - March 7th, 2009
Headquarters Galerie
1649 Rue Amherst
Montreal, QC
http://www.hqgalerieboutique.com

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Stay Connected.
mwj.




News_December
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a handful of exhibitions this month.
If your in the area please come say hello.
up next - 2009.

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"Plants are Beautiful People" at Life And Limb, Portland
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A solo exhibition of all new works.
Opening Reception: Friday December 5th from 6-9 pm
Show Dates: Dec. 5th 2008 - Dec. 30th 2008
1716 E. Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97214
View Exhibition online here

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"WFMU 50th Anniversary" at Printed Matter , New York
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A group benefit show for WFMU radio in NYC.
The show includes Chris Johanson, Mel Kadel, Steve Powers, Geoffrey Todd Smith,
Cindy Sherman, Nina Bovasso, +
Opening Reception: Saturday Dec 6th from 6pm-9pm
Show Dates: Dec. 6th - Dec 13th 2008
http://printedmatter.org/news
http://wfmu.org/about.shtml

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"Wood Pushers" at Hecklewood, Portland
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Group show with tons of rad artist including betsy walton, apak,
scrappers, bwana spoons, lance mountain, adam haynes +
Opening Reception: Thursday December 4th from 7:00-10:00pm
Show Dates: Through January 2009
http://monsieurt.net

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"Family Quilt" at Together Gallery, Portland
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Our one year party. Over 50 artists.
Opening Reception: Friday November 29th from 6-12 pm
Show Dates: Nov. 29th 2008 - Jan. 4th 2009
http://togethergallery.com

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Stay Connected.
mwj.




News_November
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One of my favorite Portland artist, Betsy Walton has a new website and a very flattering post about a picture of mine that her and her husband have. Good People.

November 15th marks the opening of "On Deck"
A Benefit art auction for Complete Skate, A youth skatebaording program. The show has a grip of awesome artists including Seth Neefus, Chet Childress, Kathy Foster, Amy Ruppel & more.
November 15th Artist reception at the Ace. Portland, Oregon.
December 4th Opening and auction at Design Within Reach.
*more info and tickets to the artists reception here.

December 5th marks the opening of "Plants are Beautiful People"
A Solo Exhibition of new works. Exciting.
Life and Limb. Portland, Oregon.

Be Connected,
MWJ.



News_October
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October 3rd marks the opening of "Better Becoming" An Exhibition
featuring new works by Timothy Karpinski, Erik Railton, & Myself
Olio United. Portland, Oregon.

Rare Device has released the print I designed for them.
You can purchase that here.

Always something.

See you out there,
MWJ.