• Overview
    I see my function as similar to a hiker on a remote trail who piles stones along the way to help others remain on the path.

    Jason Hackenwerth is a multidisciplinary artist working in the fields of painting, sculpture, and installation. His work has been exhibited in galleries, and museums around the world including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, the National Museums Scotland. Jason received his MFA in painting from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2010 and Bachelor of Fine Art in printmaking from Webster University, 1997. Press includes, The New York Times, Art In America, Surface Magazine, American Craft, Design Journal, Sculpture Magazine, Metal Magazine, Art Desk, Creative Review UK, Creative Review. Jason is a 2011 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc. grant recipient, and a 2018 and 2022 recipient of the Creative Pinellas Professional Artist Grant. 

    "I see my function as similar to a hiker on a remote trail who piles stones along the way to help others remain on the path. As such, when I encounter dazzling works by other artists I feel a connectedness to the experience. A feeling of affirmation that others have taken this path and that it is a worth-while endeavor. When the rocks are piled so carefully and so skillfully that they seem to defy gravity, it is a reminder to let go of the need to reach the destination and recognize that what is most sacred are the examples we leave for others along the journey. 

    My work is a continual practice of arranging the stones so surprisingly that they become arresting beacons of assurance that we are not lost, we are not alone. We are."

     

  • New In Paintings By Jason Hackenwerth
    • Jason Hackenwerth Into The Wild, 2023
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Into The Wild, 2023
    • Jason Hackenwerth Pocket Full of Horses, 2023
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Pocket Full of Horses, 2023
    • Jason Hackenwerth Everything in its Place, 2024
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Everything in its Place, 2024
    • Jason Hackenwerth Phoenix on Fire, 2024
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Phoenix on Fire, 2024
    • Jason Hackenwerth Ricochet, 2024
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Ricochet, 2024
    • Jason Hackenwerth The Tax Collector, 2024
      Jason Hackenwerth
      The Tax Collector, 2024
    • Jason Hackenwerth Spoon-Fed, 2024
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Spoon-Fed, 2024
    • Jason Hackenwerth The Horseman, 2024
      Jason Hackenwerth
      The Horseman, 2024
  • Works
    • Into The Wild
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Into The Wild, 2023
    • Pocket Full of Horses
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Pocket Full of Horses, 2023
    • Saturday Night
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Saturday Night, 2023
    • They Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes
      Jason Hackenwerth
      They Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes , 2023
    • Bringing Up Junior
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Bringing Up Junior, 2024
    • Dogs of Desire
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Dogs of Desire, 2024
    • Everything in its Place
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Everything in its Place, 2024
    • Nightfall
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Nightfall, 2024
    • No Time For Conversation
      Jason Hackenwerth
      No Time For Conversation, 2024
    • Phoenix on Fire
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Phoenix on Fire, 2024
    • Ricochet
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Ricochet, 2024
    • Ring Around The Rosy
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Ring Around The Rosy, 2024
    • Spoon-Fed
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Spoon-Fed, 2024
    • The Ferryman's Riddle
      Jason Hackenwerth
      The Ferryman's Riddle, 2024
    • The Horseman
      Jason Hackenwerth
      The Horseman, 2024
    • The Tax Collector
      Jason Hackenwerth
      The Tax Collector, 2024
    • They Couldn't Believe Their Eyes
      Jason Hackenwerth
      They Couldn't Believe Their Eyes, 2024
    • Code of Conduct
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Code of Conduct, 2025
    • Cruise Captain
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Cruise Captain, 2025
    • Eeny Meeny Miny Moe
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, 2025
    • Huffing and Puffing
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Huffing and Puffing, 2025
    • Little Genocide
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Little Genocide, 2025
    • Nowhere to Run
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Nowhere to Run, 2025
    • One Tribe
      Jason Hackenwerth
      One Tribe, 2025
    • Pilot of the New Horizon
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Pilot of the New Horizon, 2025
    • Red Eye
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Red Eye, 2025
    • Sold Salvation
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Sold Salvation, 2025
    • The Ancient Mariner
      Jason Hackenwerth
      The Ancient Mariner, 2025
    • The Consumer
      Jason Hackenwerth
      The Consumer, 2025
    • The Dive
      Jason Hackenwerth
      The Dive, 2025
    • The New (Old) Frequency
      Jason Hackenwerth
      The New (Old) Frequency, 2025
    • The Path Less Traveled
      Jason Hackenwerth
      The Path Less Traveled, 2025
    • The Source
      Jason Hackenwerth
      The Source, 2025
    • Tumbled Nest
      Jason Hackenwerth
      Tumbled Nest, 2025
  • News
  • An Interview With Jason Hackenwerth

    Jason Hackenwerth is a multidisciplinary artist known for his large-scale, ephemeral balloon sculptures and vibrant paintings. His installation art often involves organic forms that resemble creatures from a fantastical realm, crafted meticulously from hundreds of latex balloons. These installations are celebrated for their bold colors and dynamic movement, captivating viewers with their temporary yet impactful presence. Hackenwerth’s work extends to painting, where he explores similar themes of transformation and organic growth. His paintings are characterized by vivid colors and abstract forms that echo the fluidity and energy of his installations. Both mediums reflect his fascination with the intersection of art and nature, emphasizing the beauty and impermanence of life. Hackenwerth’s innovative approach and diverse artistic practice have made him a prominent figure in contemporary art.