JUDE JAKUBEC

Through the struggles of life, I have always found comfort in nature, especially when society fails to accept my existence, or self-made happiness. I use the ability to see patterns, whether it's visual or behavioral; to highlight connections between nature and ourselves by creating art. I use multi-media and experimentation to display the compressed feelings of my personal experiences of how mental health affects my daily life, and the relationships between each other and nature itself. 
 
Nature has shaped me as the individual I am today. I'm always influenced by the land around us that gives a unique perspective of the cycle of life and death, but it also shows us more ways to live and take care of each other as well. My work consists of a combination of animal and human figures, to show the similarities of how we interact and see each other, and with the land around us. Other times, I'll have artwork of specific plants that are native to the area I live in, the Texas coast. 
 
If we open our eyes and minds, there is a deep truth that we all live on the same planet and depend on its resources. Connecting to ourselves, and to the land we live on will create a well-needed balance in life.
Through whatever challenges and opportunities life gives us, my message is that we should all support the plan of a better future for everyone. We as human beings deserve the right to be seen and welcomed as we are, celebrate each other's differences, and see each other grow and thrive.