Jack Flora

artist living in Chicago, IL.

graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

recent work

“Fly-ynnge Cow” (2022) 50X50 Acrylic paint, Cord, Rabbits feet, and Grommets on canvas.

“Thatte twere, ynne ye skyes, a fly-ynnge cowe. Mannye farmers, rougues and vagranntes did trye to claim ownershippe of ye cowe, for she was a Verily Fynne Specimenne an she gav a graet milke.” I’ve been thinking a lot about this old piece of folk art that my mom has hanging in her kitchen, it’s a wooden figurine of a flying cow and to me it symbolizes strength and beauty and a rich and complex history of American folklore. Overcoming the impossible. Transforming. Growing. When I look at this painting, hanging like an altar in my studio, I try to envision myself as her.. strong, free, desired by many, full of mystery and beauty.

“8 o’clock” (2021) 18x18 Acrylic paint on canvas

“8 o’clock” (2021) 18x18 Acrylic paint on canvas

“Eternal Bliss” (2021) 36x32 acrylic paint, and glitter on canvas.

“Eternal Bliss” (2021) 36x32 acrylic paint, and glitter on canvas.

“Life and Death of Bronco, Pt.II” (2021) 36x48, acrylic paint, collage, and glitter in canvas

“Life and Death of Bronco, Pt.II” (2021) 36x48, acrylic paint, collage, and glitter in canvas

“Life and Death of Bronco Pt.I” (2021) 38x36, acrylic paint and glitter on canvas

“Life and Death of Bronco Pt.I” (2021) 38x36, acrylic paint and glitter on canvas

“Non-Binary Code” (2020) 60x48 acrylic paint and glitter on canvas “ I am the program of your imagination. In between the transcending light of everything that is and the swallowing darkness of everything that is not. Free from my default hardwiring, I’ve found you on the other side of my own reflection. I see you burning in the heavens and know that you are made of water just like me.”

Non-Binary Code” (2020) 60x48 acrylic paint and glitter on canvas

“ I am the program of your imagination. In between the transcending light of everything that is and the swallowing darkness of everything that is not. Free from my default hardwiring, I’ve found you on the other side of my own reflection. I see you burning in the heavens and know that you are made of water just like me.”

“Bitches in Heat” (2021) 50x45, acrylic paint and glitter on canvas

“Bitches in Heat” (2021) 50x45, acrylic paint and glitter on canvas

“Only Funky Cats Hail From The Mothership” (2021) 30X38 acrylic paint on canvas

“Only Funky Cats Hail From The Mothership” (2021) 30X38 acrylic paint on canvas

“Time to Go” (2021) 32x36, acrylic and glitter on canvas

“Time to Go” (2021) 32x36, acrylic and glitter on canvas

“is this place real if no one sees it?” (2020) acrylic paint on canvas

“is this place real if no one sees it?” (2020) acrylic paint on canvas

“Balloon Baby” (2020) 23x17, acrylic on canvas

“Balloon Baby” (2020) 23x17, acrylic on canvas

“Universal Light” (2021) 20x34 Acrylic paint on canvas

“Sun and Moon Diptych” (2021) 14X14 each acrylic paint and pen on canvas

“Sun and Moon Diptych” (2021) 14X14 each acrylic paint and pen on canvas

“Mother” (2019) Acrylic, glitter and collage on canvas

“Pain & Growth” (2022) 24x24 Acrylic paint and assemblage on canvas.

 “you're a very strong individual, you have the strength to let something go that was fulfilling your personal journey. Never settle. your life isn't meant to be lived half assed. If someone in your life isn't respecting you or loving you the way you want then you have the strength to let it go. It is true that those we meet can change us, sometimes so profoundly that we are not the same afterwards but we aren't meant to stay the same forever. Sometimes it's through the toughest heart breaks we learn our deepest lessons. Nothing in this universe happens by mistake, you must always trust yourself and what belongs to you will find you when you're ready for it. loneliness is poverty to your soul but solitude is wealth to your soul. your energy and your soul is one of the greatest that i've met and you will amount to beautiful things. you'll never be in the perfect relationship you desire until you are complete on your own and you love yourself first.”