True Love 2019

Jason Limon’s "True Love," made sometime in the 20th century, presents a quirky take on affection through a collage of symbols and stylized imagery. The piece is divided into sections with its subdued palette and rough texture, it almost feels like we are seeing a collection of found objects rather than a cohesive painting. The materiality is interesting; the paint application looks thin and almost stained into the surface, giving it a weathered, vintage feel. Take a look at the cat, which is the central image, its body is filled with decorative swirls that remind me of old-fashioned lace or even temporary tattoos. The way Limon uses pattern to fill the form gives it a surreal, almost dreamlike quality. The cat is a nod to outsider art, but with a contemporary twist that's also reminiscent of Gary Baseman's playful yet dark aesthetics. Ultimately, "True Love" feels like a personal scrapbook, inviting you to piece together its meaning and find your own connections within its eclectic charm.