Jon Jaylo

Jon Jaylo
Born Jon Jaylo
Philippines
Known for Painting (Visual Artist)

Jon Jaylo (born July 1975) is a Filipino surrealist painter, now based in New York City, USA. Jaylo is also known as "The Enigma" because of the surrealist nature of his art, inspired by dreamy and puzzling poetry and stories.

Early life

Jon Jaylo was born in Manila, Philippines in 1975. His family moved to Chicago, Illinois to finish his grade school, but he returned to the Philippines after graduating, to study Advertising at Far Eastern University.[1]

Nostalgia by Jon Jaylo

Career

Jaylo discovered his potential in art when he was four years old. His passion for drawing has made him famous through his works. He claims to be influenced by several known artists like Rene Magritte, Paul Delvaux, Gustav Klimt, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí and William Bougereau.[2] Jon states that he is inspired by dreams, daily occurrences, direct experiences, and the stories of close friends.

Exhibitions

References

  1. 1 2 "Jon Jaylo: An Author of Inspired Realities". Manila Bulletin. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  2. "Filipino Surrealist Jon Jaylo Makes US Debut With "As The Moon Draws Water"". Hi Fructose. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2016. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  3. 1 2 3 "Distinction Gallery | Previous Exhibitions". Distinctionart.com. 2011-03-12. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  4. "Distinction Gallery". Distinction Gallery.
  5. "Exhibition". Primae Noctis. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  6. Chikiamco, Paolo. "Rocket Kapre – Fantastic Filipino Speculative Fiction » Exhibit: "Here Be Dragons"". Rocketkapre.com. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  7. "Filipino surrealist artist Jon Jaylo presents first solo exhibition at EY Asean Art Outreach program - EY - Singapore". EY. 2 December 2013. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  8. "Jon Jaylo | Strychnin Gallery". Strychningallery.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  9. "About - Painted Sound Show". Paintedsoundshow.jimdo.com. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  10. "Daydream by Jon Jaylo". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  11. "DYSTOPIA - press release". Copronason.com. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  12. "The Mad Potters Tea Party - STRYCHNIN GALLERY | The adventure continues". Strychnin.com. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  13. "beinArt Surreal Collectiive". Copronason.com. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  14. ""7 Year Itch" – Strychnin Gallery’s Anniversary show! | Strychnin Gallery". Strychningallery.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  15. "Magistrates - STRYCHNIN GALLERY | The adventure continues". Strychnin.com. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  16. "Tabi Tabi Po". 1AM SF. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  17. "KunStart ’09 | Strychnin Gallery". Strychningallery.wordpress.com. 2009-05-17. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  18. "Artepinas: Beautiful Sins". Artepinas.blogspot.com. 2008-04-23. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
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