ABOUT JASON

Jason Mehl is known for his sculptures and for being the designer of the world's largest neurodegenerative research award (The Rainwater Prize).

Informed by recurring patterns in nature, Mehl’s work is self-referential in that his sculptures are realized by reinterpreting an original form multiple times. Each iteration references the previous rather than pulling directly from the original inspiration, ultimately making the completed work a non-literal interpretation of an idea that has been reworked to the point of abstraction. 

Mehl incorporates traditional sculpting methods and new technology, such as 3D scanning and printing, in his work. His process is one of continuous editing and recontextualizing of forms, layering various techniques and changing mediums to distill them down to their fundamental elements.

Also holding a degree in environmental science, Mehl often confronts the Anthropocene in his art. He has had numerous domestic and international solo exhibitions, been Artist in Residence at both Seoul Artspace (Mullae) in the Republic of Korea and at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, TX, where he later served as residency director. He’s originally from Dallas and has had studios in DFW, South Korea, Portland, OR and Aspen. He currently lives in Colorado.