Jeremy Price

Each day, our lives require us to move from one place to another, instead of dreading it, Jeremy Price enjoys capturing it. The whirlwind of cars, bikes and pedestrians become the focus of his exceptional oil paintings. Born and raised in London, Ontario, Canada, Jeremy currently lives in Montreal. With a degree from the Vancouver Film School’s 3D animation program, he works as a 3D artist in the videogame industry. Interestingly, his ability to create movement through animation displays itself in his talent as a painter. For the most part, Price chooses subjects that define his own, personal view of the city - often a mix of childhood memories and new experiences. His images are straightforward, however, depicting what he describes as “the stagings of the day, of commuting, of living." In addition, all of his paintings have one thing in common. . . they are all fleeting moments and remind us of how life moves by so quickly. Price’s paintings feel like a snapshot in time. He evokes this feeling through his ability to “focus” certain subjects in his paintings while allowing the rest of the scene to blur out. The central object is often crisp and clear in the foreground, while the background is still moving and a little blurred. His colour choices also enhance this effect, with brighter colours up close and duller ones in the distance. His brushstrokes become a soft, yet very visible texture throughout all his work. Most of his city views are powerfully graphic representations of busy street scenes.