Artist: Jackson Thilenius
Title: Next
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 60" X 48"
Date: 2011
About the Artist: Jackson Thilenius is an accomplished artist and Architect. He earned a Master of Architecture degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and has been practicing Architecture on his own since 2001. Thilenius has always been drawn to diverse subject matter and honed his skills as an excellent draftsman and painter at a young age. After moving to California, Thilenius shifted the focus of his paintings to include more figurative studies. His most recent works have been inspired by the lifestyles and personalities of southern California. His paintings can be found in multiple shows and galleries around the Los Angeles area, where he now resides.
Artist Statement: "Through artistic expression, create thought-provoking images of animal cruelty as a catalyst for radical, positive changes within any industry reliant on the physical, mental or emotional torture of animals. Social awareness of animal atrocities is the immediate goal of this exposure with the intent of promoting lifestyles that are not dependent on the inhumane exploitation of innocent animals." - Jackson Thilenius on what he wants from his work as well as the other work featured on his website, www.crusadecreative.org
About the Work, etc.: In Thilenius' piece, Next, he provides a different perspective on cows entering the slaughterhouse; two perspectives, actually. We get to see not only the cow that is next up to be slaughtered, but what the cow itself sees- it's horrifying destiny. The work shows the life these cows are bred for, and is filled with emotion. It makes you wonder, whether you believe they have emotions or not, what the the cows are feeling at that moment.
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