Letters to the Sun

Paintings inspired by Jason Engelund’s research in philosophy, that explore the emotive power of color and symbol to visually narrate humane ideals in abstract compositions.

+ruth, 016

Painting. 2025
Acrylic on canvas.
22 x 26 in

Ouroboros, Sun

Painting. 2025
Acrylic on canvas
50 × 40 in | 127 × 101.6 cm

+RUTH, 018

Painting. 2025
Acrylic on canvas.
22 x 26 in

+RUTH, 017

Painting. 2025
Acrylic on canvas.
16 x 18 in

Ouroboros

Painting. 2025
Acrylic on canvas
50 × 40 in | 127 × 101.6 cm

Spirit

‘Separation of Political Churches and Spirit”

Painting. 2025
Acrylic on canvas
50 × 40 in | 127 × 101.6 cm

Self Sunya

Painting. 2024
Acrylic on canvas
50 × 40 in | 127 × 101.6 cm

Sound

Acrylic on canvas
40 x 32 inches
2025

Immovable Wisdom of Heart and Mind

Acrylic, photographic print on canvas
40 x 32 inches
2025


the Quiet Stars

Exhibited at Van Der Plas Gallery, New York City.

The Emotive Power of Color

Exhibition, December 12 - 29, 2024

Van Der Plas Gallery
Lower East Side
New York City

the Quiet Stars, 009

Painting. 2024
Acrylic, photographic print on paper on canvas
50 × 40 in | 127 × 101.6 cm

the Quiet Stars, 002

Painting. 2024
Acrylic on linen on wood panel
20 × 16 in | 50.8 × 40.6 cm

the QUiet Stars, 003

Painting. 2024
Acrylic, photographic print on paper, on linen on wood panel
20 × 16 in | 50.8 × 40.6 cm

the QUiet Stars, 004

Painting. 2024
Acrylic, cyanotype on paper, on linen on wood panel
20 × 16 in | 50.8 × 40.6 cm

the QUiet Stars, 005

Painting. 2024
Acrylic, photographic print on paper, on linen on wood panel
20 × 16 in | 50.8 × 40.6 cm

the QUiet Stars, 006

Painting. 2024
Acrylic, photographic print on paper, on linen on wood panel
20 × 16 in | 50.8 × 40.6 cm

the QUiet Stars, 007

Painting. 2024
Acrylic, cyanotype on muslin, on linen on wood panel
14 × 11 in

the QUiet Stars, 008

Painting. 2024
Acrylic, photographic print on paper on canvas
40 × 30 in | 101.6 × 76.2 cm