I am a self-taught artist who draws from many disciplines. My creative process is largely improvised and free-flowing, giving my work a distinctive character that has been described as Surrealist and Abstract Expressionist. Creating art for me is a subtle process of communication and discovery. Conceptually, I draw from a number of themes including: Nature, Humor, Cityscapes, Abstraction, Surrealism, Figurative, Self-Portraits, Animals, and The Unconscious/Subconscious Mind.
My work is meant to be freely and openly interpreted. My purpose is to invoke fresh, unexpected perspectives in my audience. I aim to break conceptual boundaries through my choice of subject matter by delving into uncharted territory drawn mainly from personal experience and emotional states.
Artist Biography
In Memoriam
April 09, 1975 - April 01, 2019
Jared C. Balogh, 43, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital -Muhlenberg. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Thomas and Sharon (Gubich) Balogh of Bethlehem. Jared was employed as a sound technician at Arts Quest. He loved music and art and has played in several bands over the years. He also enjoyed animals, hiking and sports. Surviving with his parents are a sister, Tara Balogh of Bethlehem; a brother, Jason (Andrea) Balogh of Allentown; niece and nephews, Zackary, Jordan and Alexa.
("Jared Balogh Obituary", Legacy, 2019)
Jared C. Balogh (American, 1975-2019) was a self-taught artist from Bethlehem, PA. The breadth of his work expands across many disciplines, including painting, sculpture, music video production, photography, sound art, and soundtracks for both the performing and digital arts. His vision encompassed the diverse, textured, surreal, abstract, complex, and simplistic. Much of his work revolves around themes such as humor, animals, nature, cityscapes, self-portraits, and abstraction.
For over two decade before his passing, Balogh produced 250 works consisting of paintings, sculptures, murals and drawings, 40+ music videos, stop action animations, and an array of album covers. Also a musician, Balogh produced a prolific repertoire of sound art under various monikers which have been released on experimental/avant-garde net and record labels domestically and internationally. His compositions have been used for live performances and art installations around the world. Since 2016, his art has been displayed in galleries, cafes, and business in the Lehigh Valley, Berks County, Lancaster, and New York, and his work has been featured in performance and art installations in Australia, Italy, Spain, India, Florida, New York City, Portland (Oregon), Philadelphia, Colorado, Massachusetts, San Francisco and Brooklyn.
Education
1997 Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA Associates, Liberal Arts
Awards & Honors
Grants
2017 The Big Reveal, Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
Studio Residency, American Artist: Paul Maxwell Studio, San Diego, CA
Bibliography
2018 Ray, Tom. "Interview with Jared C. Balogh" 180415, Music Manumit Podcast, April 15.
2017 Farley, John. "4 Haiku." Sophisticated Ape (Online Magazine), October 20.
2016 Murray, Jim. "Interview with Jared C. Balogh." 211 Magazine, October 5. Issue #3.
Fox 40 Staff. "A Unique Display of Arts in Johnson City." Fox News TV (Binghamton, NY), September 17.
Exhibitions
Solo
2018 Eclectic Abstractions, Gallery on 4th, Allentown, PA
Crosstown Traffic, Nurture Nature Center, Easton, PA
Manifestation, Jupiter Crush, Catasauqua, PA
Expanding Perspective, Dimmick Memorial Library, Jim Thorpe, PA
Building Solid Ground, Civic Theater Studio 514, Allentown, PA
2017 Future Not Seen, The Alternative Gallery, Allentown, PA
Untitled, Blink Optics Boutique, Allentown, PA
Untitled, Terra Café, Easton, PAFor The Risk Of Everything, Gallery 724, Allentown, PA
2016 City Without Limits, Coffee House Without Limits, Allentown, PA
Group
2018 Landscapes, Cityscapes, Faces & Places, RE:find Gallery, Allentown, PA
2017 Untitled, Shalom Neuman Museum/International Fusionism Gallery, Easton, PA
Duo Exhibition, Abandon Studios, Binghamton, NY
2016 Untitled, RE:find Gallery, Allentown, PA
Installations
2014 Stream Room, False Front, Portland, OR
2011 Mix Tape, The Tin Shed, Sydney, Australia
Other
2018 The 33rd Annual Baum School Art Auction, The Baum School Of Art, Allentown, PA
Public Projects
2018 Untitled-Moral, The Alternative Gallery, Allentown, PA