Artist Talk with Jason Craighead

Join artist Jason Craighead for discussion on unpredictability, trust, artistic evolution, and more related to his solo exhibition A Fine State of Disrepair on view at Artspace from November 21-February 15.

About Jason Craighead

JASON CRAIGHEAD is a process-based artist whose works on paper capture a raw, frenetic energy through evocative mark-making rooted in Abstract Expressionism. While much of Craighead’s practice focuses on the physicality of his materials, many of his works also include handwritten references taken from music and literature.

Craighead begins his paintings with what he describes as a process of “seasoning” of his canvases, using them as drop cloths on the studio floor—where they soak up the artist’s spontaneous drips, spills, and footprints—before they are primed and pinned to the wall.

A former gallery owner, Craighead held his first solo museum exhibition, “Threshold” (2018) in Raleigh, North Carolina, followed by “Endlessness of the River” (2020) in Turku, Finland.

About Artspace

Artspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace, visit artspacenc.org

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• City Center Deck, 429 S. Wilmington St.
• Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington St.
• Municipal Complex Deck, 201 W. Morgan St.
• Wilmington Street Station Deck, 117 S. Wilmington St.

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