Born in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, in 1971, Jeffrey Surret began drawing at an early age. He was given a full scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design where he studied illustration and art history. During a long visit to Japan, he learned to treasure the tranquility and serenity of gardens as places to meditate. He was also inspired by the Buddhist gardens. That esteem...see more », melded with his appreciation for the art of Mark Tansy and Chris Van Allsburg, has resulted in imaginary, surreal landscapes evoked by the feeling of the solitariness of nature without the intrusion of objects that can refer to time. The idea of solitude and reflection in nature became an important philosophy in his life as well as his art. Timeless dreamscapes, settings of serenity and tranquility, oblivious to the chaos and bustle that often characterizes modern life. However, Surret also uses expert formal technique to infuse realistic imagery in his paintings, returning them to a recognizable world. Studying Japanese and fascinated by the culture, Surret would like to return to Japan. He would enjoy traveling to many countries, study their philosophies and immerse himself in their art, learning new techniques, observing life and translating his observations into memorable dreamscapes.« see less
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