Jimmy Baker

“My greatest obligation as an artist is to create challenging work that is relevant to the world we live in.”

Courses
Painting
Drawing
Screen Printing
Color Theory

“The most important thing I learned as an undergraduate was to have a strong work ethic and never expect a handout.”

Degrees
MFA University of Cincinnati, 2004
BFA Columbus College of Art and Design, 2002

“I teach at the Art Academy because it affords a very personal relationship with students.”

Contact
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www.jimmybaker.com

“Current artists I'm interested in are Christoph Büchel, Adam Helms, Trevor Paglen, Judith Eisler, and Thomas Ruff's explosion images.”

Calamity (H.A.A.R.P.) Digital print on white Lucite. 36" x 28" 2008	Diversions Oil and resin on canvas over panel. 46" x 36" 2008	Phantom Pains Oil and resin on canvas over panel. 46" x 36" 2008
Survival Myth Oil and resin on canvas over panel. 46" x 36" 2008	View From CCTV Oil and resin on canvas over panel. 36" x 46" 2008

“I am currently working on a solo show for New Galerie de France, Paris, spring 2009.”