'Natural Tussle ' could be said to be semi abstract, if not an outright abstract, nevertheless, it was conceived through psychic automation. The painting was initiated from the blue colours, which slowly formed like crests and troughs of the forming wave like formations. In this case, it was the colours that inspired me first, taken over with the spontaneity in pattern. This is usually how these kind of paintings happen to be, taking form with different strokes, leading to other spontaneities or choices. At this stage, the imagery generated an energetic feeling to it, even more so by deliberately adding the contrasting yellow. It gained a fire and water, or to and fro effect with lots of motion. This is despite that the heat seems stationary, while the blue looks turbulent. The work was painted with an acrylic based mixed media on a gallery wrapped stretched canvas, which is painted neatly on all four sides in a light, slightly green khaki colour. It does not require any framing and can be hanged on the wall as it is.

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Jason is a painter and illustrator of various styles and different media for different ends. Principally a surrealistic and abstract artist, he has a fondness for satire and caricature, with a hint of humour, fantasy and the whimsical. Nevertheless, there is a realistic and sober aspect of his work too. His different genres of works are ongoing series which are added to from time to time, whether it is his Aviary, Abstract, Allegoric, or any other style he employs. World events, social affairs and politics draw his attention, but he can be inspired by everything and anything seen, heard or felt. His expression can be direct or ambiguous. What are prevalent throughout his work are light, movement and flow, leaning towards enlightenment.