Jason Pierson
mixed media artist
I make art in the mountains of western North Carolina, on the stolen ancestral lands of the Eastern Cherokee and Yuchi peoples, near Asheville: a hub for artists and creatives.
My interests range widely, from traditional quilting to bookbinding to collage and beyond. I’m a bit of a magpie, gathering materials and knowledge, pulling from different traditions and methods.
A major theme in my work is the Japanese philosophy/concept of wabi-sabi: “Wabi-sabi is a beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. It is a beauty of things modest and humble. It is a beauty of things unconventional.” (Leonard Koren, Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers)
Rusty metal . . . mended pottery . . . sun-faded wood . . . scraps of paper . . . vintage textiles
My work often focuses on sustainable materials: naturally-dyed paper and fabric, antique book pages, secondhand thread, and organic cotton muslin. While the “finished” work may appear simple, the individual materials that I use in my work often involve a long process of dyeing, ageing, and printing with natural materials and processes.
My work can be found at Salmagundi Gallery in Waynesville, NC,
I also enjoy facilitating in-person workshops. Check out the “classes & events” page to find out my current teaching schedule!
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