About

In an attempt to produce a surreal atmosphere, I explore the juxtaposition between control and chance. Drawing from the interplay between science and nature. A combination of raw materials captured through stop motion animation produces the handmade generative aesthetic I aim for. The exploration of the themes of chance and nature illustrates my attempt to communicate my interest in the fundamental structure through which humans understand the world.

BIO

Jacob Zubeck is a multi media artist, primarily interested in stop motion animation, working in abstract surrealist forms. Grounding them self through their practice as an active member of the arts community in and around Guelph and Toronto, primarily collaborating with musicians, creating video work.

Recently Graduated from OCADU's BFA program majoring in Integrated Media, Jacob has collaborated with a variety of Toronto based musicians and artists, such as Selina Martin and Howie Shia. Jacob's creative pursuits have largely stemmed from a close collaborative relationship with his father Nick Zubeck an established musician/recording artists from Toronto.

Jacobs personal practice is multifaceted and experimental involving a large variety of materials and influences. The artist is currently exploring the creative community they are a part of through collaborations and conversations and is excited to continue to push his creative limits through new withprojects and challenges.

"Jacob seems to find inspiration and purpose at that point when a medium – or combination of media – starts to break down, fall into itself. His videos pit live-action performers against dada art direction and eccentric animated forms; his drawings and installations bring to mind both mythology and urbanism; ritual and trash." ~ Howie Shia, animator