Jonah Burlingame’s work is a self-discovered style resulting from a process of applying paint, varnish, and aluminum roofing cement in very thin layers using non-traditional implements such as window squeegees, 14" drywall blades, windshield wipers, string, rubber bands, and others. He’s intentionally limited the materials and their application in order to force his focus on the process and its evolution. According to Burlingame, “I’m interested in abstraction because of its inherent potential to minimize any overt transfer of meaning. To this end, I believe my process and use of non-traditional tools also aides to hide the artist’s hand.” Burlingame’s use of rich color fields and organic textures are juxtaposed with graphic lines that seek to show a balance of human and nature, energy and tranquility. The titles come from his time outside the studio while simply engaged with his surroundings. These word pairings are merely intended to add yet another layer of abstraction rather than provide clues of any intended meaning. Jonah Burlingame was born in San Francisco but raised in suburban Ohio. He comes from two generations of artists and was encouraged toward creativity since he was a child. It was an interest in graphic design and advertising that first engaged and continues to influence his art. He has exhibited his work at various galleries throughout the San Francisco Bay Area such as SLATE contemporary in Oakland, Gallery 645, Liquid Spaces, Jack Falstaff, Ligne Roset, Cachi Gallery, as well as Judy Saslow Gallery in Chicago, IL.