My current series developed out of a need to reconcile my political and abstract work. I found my way to celebrity portraits, those who I like to think of as “Moral Authorities.” I enjoy the provoking shock value of the positive non-vulgar message. I read a fortune cookie once that said “good advice jars the ear.”
I depict the rhetoric between the American Dream and the American Spirit. My work shows that both are alive in the sublime and hope-filled, yet gut wrenching and callous present tense America.
I hope to motivate people into being who they want to be and not put it off any longer.
Paul Jeter was born in Connecticut in 1983. He obtained his BFA at Hartford Art School, and is currently going for his Masters degree at Wesleyan University. At an early age he studied creative writing. Expression always came naturally.
Paul has shown and worked in galleries. Paul is prolific while maintaining many interests including writing, playing drums, and working on films.
