COREY JONZE

Corey Jonze is a Boston based painter. He defines his work as stylized abstractions, with an emphasis on clean lines and strong colors. His work draws influence from many different artists and movements, especially abstract expressionism. Jonze studied fine art at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He is a proud citizen of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band of Massachusetts.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I describe my recent work as stylized abstraction. Much of it is built around explosive shapes that push the boundaries of form. Other pieces feature gravity-defying rock-like objects weaving together to create intricate patterns. In each painting I try to invoke a feeling of energy and movement, hoping that the viewer feels like they are transported directly into the work. The usage of color in my paintings is very important. Through the bright, bold colors I try to give a sense of emotion and feeling. 

The technical aspect of painting is also a very important part of my painting process. This is seen in the extremely clean line work as well as in the mixtures to create the colors used. The clean line work is done with a steady hand, brush and paint, no additional tools are used. The carefully painted abstract shapes and forms tend to appear as sharp and precise as vector graphics, an intentional decision. Also, a consistent matte sheen is used to enforce the visual consistency of the work. 

Wanting to escape the confines of both the canvas and the wall, I have also experimented with sculptural works. I call these works “freestanding paintings.” In these sculptural paintings movement is not only conveyed through the actual painting but also by the shape of the works.

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Education:
University of Massachusetts Boston. B.A., Art, 2013.

Selected Group Exhibitions:

2026
Chosen Families, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA.
BLUE 2026, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA.
Spaces, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA.

2025
Danforth Annual Juried Exhibition 2025, Danforth Art Museum, Framingham, MA.

2024
TOO HOT!, Kingston Gallery, Boston, MA.

2023
Looking Back, Facing Forward, University Hall Gallery, Boston, MA.
Fluid Borders, Bromfield Gallery, Boston, MA.

2022
RED 2022, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA.
Fay Chandler Emerging Artist Exhibition 2022, Scollay Square Gallery at Boston City Hall, Boston, MA.
Vivid: Expressions of Intense Color, StoveFactory Gallery, Charlestown, MA.
A World of Color, Till Wave Gallery, Watertown, MA.

2021
Re-Emergence, Till Wave Gallery, Watertown, MA.
2020, The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at Worcester State University, Online Exhibition.

2020
Winter Works 2020, Bromfield Gallery, Boston, MA.
Sizzle!, Bromfield Gallery, Online Exhibition.
Energy, ArtSpace Maynard, Maynard, MA.

2019
84th Regional Exhibit, Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA.

2013
10,001 Hours, FPAC Gallery, Boston, MA.

Publications
“The Endless Cycle”, Dosis Kafkiana, Issue No. 7, Spring 2022.