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Jason Garland Jr.

Pittsburgh Contemporary Artist

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Bio

Jason Garland Jr. is a Pittsburgh-based multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture. A practicing artist since the age of five, Garland developed his foundation at Pittsburgh CAPA before continuing his studies at Duquesne University.

Garland’s work explores identity, experience, and the ways personal and cultural influences shape how people understand themselves and the world around them. Working across materials and scale, he approaches each piece as an opportunity to experiment with color, texture, form, and visual storytelling.

His work has been exhibited at institutions and arts organizations throughout Pittsburgh, including Contemporary Craft, Carnegie Mellon University, and the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. He has received the Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship and was recognized as a recipient of the Mattress Factory Museum of Contemporary Art. Garland was also selected as an 18 Under Eighteen honoree and received recognition through the SHYNE Awards.

Garland currently lives and works in Pittsburgh, where he is expanding his studio practice and building a career centered on contemporary art, creative entrepreneurship, and community.

Recognition

  • Exhibited, Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh
  • Exhibited, Carnegie Mellon University
  • Exhibited, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
  • Recipient, Mattress Factory Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship
  • 18 Under Eighteen honoree
  • SHYNE Awards recognition

Images

Full-resolution originals of work from the Straight Jacket catalog, the first download asks for an email, once. Please credit Jason Garland Jr., Title, Year. The artist retains all copyright, for anything beyond editorial coverage, contact info@straightjacketart.com.

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