Untitled
signed and dated 2005 (lower right)
oil on canvas
30” x 24” (76 cm x 61 cm)

In an interview, Jose John Santos III tells his emergence as a young painter, the phases of his works, his wit and sensibility and why he continues to be one of the most sought-after young artists of today.

“I try to recognize the variables like time frame, the ideas for the show and the process involved which also affects the time frame. Of thes factors, time for me is the most important as it allows more conceptualizing done and more physical progress for the actual work. All these variables affect the artist mentally on both the emotional and intellectual levels. Ideas can be drawn from anywhere and at anytime and often times from unexpected sources. One crucial thing to note is the ability to recognize and identify these ideas when they present themselves and to not forget about them. These are the times when a visual journal and pen come in handy.”