Pure Hygiene & Three White Walls / Jared Boechler
Jared Boechler
Canada
Pure Hygiene (White Pearl, Live Coal, Sun-Bleached Lapis Lazuli, Bee Fly, Black Vinyl, Linen Death Shroud, Steamed Box Caused by the Vibrating Wings of a Honeybee), 2024
Oil on Linen, 18 x 21.5 inches
Boechler’s Pure Hygiene references post-life burial practices, both real and imagined, of varying cultures, highlighting the importance and symbolism of natural objects across cultures and reimagining the process of terramation (or human composting) as it relates to modern burial practices .
Boechler aims to create art that reflects global environmental challenges, emphasizing how interconnected and shared these struggles are. His work is a meditation on humanity's deep reliance on nature, suggesting that our understanding and relationship with the natural world are crucial for a sustainable future. By examining both the natural world and human intervention, the artwork challenges our perception of isolation and encourages reflection on how we shape and are shaped by our environments.
Jared Boechler is a Canadian contemporary visual artist whose work addresses themes of loneliness, isolation, and the environment. His practice includes traditional methods, installation, and olfactory art, and has led to international exhibitions in New York, Asia, and Europe. Recognized for his innovative approach, Boechler has received fellowships in Finland, New York, and Japan and was honored at the Governor General History Awards in Canada.
Price: 4000 USD
Three White Walls, 2021
Oil on Linen, 15 x 22 in.
Boechler’s Three White Walls explores the relationship between humans and their environment, using traditional artistic methods to address contemporary issues of climate change, isolation, and human intervention. The work reflects on the balance between nature and human-made landscapes, specifically referencing The Water Garden at Art Biotop in Japan, which demonstrates a sustainable approach to ecological restoration.
Boechler aims to create art that reflects global environmental challenges, emphasizing how interconnected and shared these struggles are. His work is a meditation on humanity's deep reliance on nature, suggesting that our understanding and relationship with the natural world are crucial for a sustainable future. By examining both the natural world and human intervention, the artwork challenges our perception of isolation and encourages reflection on how we shape and are shaped by our environments.
Jared Boechler is a Canadian contemporary visual artist whose work addresses themes of loneliness, isolation, and the environment. His practice includes traditional methods, installation, and olfactory art, and has led to international exhibitions in New York, Asia, and Europe. Recognized for his innovative approach, Boechler has received fellowships in Finland, New York, and Japan and was honored at the Governor General History Awards in Canada.
Price: 3000 USD