I am
possessed by an undercurrent of kinetic energy that I have
channeled through pure artistic creation for as long as I can
remember, beginning with childhood drawings and songs, followed
by teenage rock and roll based ideas, and ultimately,
internationally recognized musical recordings and live
performances.
With
the title of most decorated heavy metal bass guitarist of all
time intact, my purpose has shifted from making crazy and
colorful music, to making crazy and colorful paintings.
I
remain as disciplined, self-motivated, and dedicated to my art,
as I have been. It is time for me to climb the next
mountain, retaining purity by way of genuine expression in
creating art as my quest. -Jason Newsted, March 25, 2010
BIO
Immersed in creativity from an early age, Jason Newsted learned
about beauty, life and death from his upbringing on his family's
farm in Battlecreek, Michigan. These early surroundings
would come to heavily influence his music career and artistic
imagery.
Newsted joined Metallica in 1986, successfully toured the globe
as Metallica's bass guitarist through 2001, and achieved
worldwide recognition. He recorded multiple albums that
won six Grammy awards, sold 100 million units, and earned his
2009 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In
2005, Newsted turned his attention to painting, where he found
solace and a new manner for expressing his creativity. His
experience with painting is a joy to behold, filled with
wonderment and the uninhibited freedom of a mature creative
soul.
Newsted's paintings express raw visual energy. He uses
rich color and an expressive manner to translate his
characteristic intensity into hard-hitting paintings.
