Dormant

A jordan caldwell art exhibit

nov thru dec 2022

Curated by: helen juliet atkins

An art exhibition featuring the oil paintings of Jordan Caldwell. The exhibition consisted of large-scale oil paintings of urban landscapes captured through the everyday life of Jordan Caldwell. Majority of the painted scenes consist of imagery captured through Caldwell’s experience on public transit through Albuquerque, NM.

Dormant: Artist Statement

Born and raised in Albuquerque NM, I grew up in a trailer park as a middle child in a single parent home. I always had the weird expectation to not expect much from life and to accept simplicity.

Growing up I had an affinity for making art and pursued arts education throughout my adolescence. I remember first being inspired to paint when I saw Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks". Today, Hopper is my primary influence and I feel connected with his beautiful and lonely depictions of the world.

Through my work, I aim to paint modern landscapes that depict the isolation and quiet moments that myself and possibly others experience every day. Painting the hidden beauty of the world and the scenes that are often overlooked. Finding comfort and appreciation for the simple moments.

-Jordan Caldwell