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Jason Godeke’s “Unstill Lives” as an example of Reconstructivist Art

A series of paintings by Jason Godeke, exhibited variously as “Unstill Lives,” “Construct Realities,” and “Object and Figure.”

Reconstructivist Elements:

1. Nod to Artifice: The paintings in this series focus on toy figurines, which are clearly artificial objects.
   
2. Classic Structure: The paintings generally focus on classical themes or images, such as the Garden of Eden, and are painted in a mock-classic style.
3. Transcontextual and Iconic Elements: The toy figurines conjure up images of modern childhood and commercial playthings, while other objects within the paintings tend towards more standard subjects of still lifes such as vases of flowers. A third set of icons is drawn from classical art, and includes Greek sculptures and Roman Emperors
4. Moments of Genuine Emotion or Significance: Despite the artifice of the work, the dreamlike imagery provides a sense of emotional depth.