Lately, I have been painting pictures that I believe have relevance to what is going on in the world, that make a statement, that stand for something.  I hope people will study the paintings and try to understand the deeper meaning.  Some of the themes are controversial, but I feel strongly about what is happening in our world today.

There are three kinds of people who view my paintings:  Those who like it, those who hate it, and those who simply don’t understand.  I am especially interested in this last category.  I hope my work will create conversation and reach people on a deeper level.  I like to use metaphor and multiple levels of meaning to reach my viewer.  If it makes them think and feel, then it is successful.

Jon McNaughton