Jack O’Hearn

I’ve practiced many different art forms over the years, from painting to interactive installation art, while my current focus is primarily on public art and community collaborations.

I believe that public art can do more than beautify a neighborhood. It can act as a catalyst for building equity, generating civic engagement, and strengthening a sense of community. It can include people in the developments happening in their community, where they know their input is valued and their voices are raised. It can help expand existing links between one’s own identity and the place they live. It can also empower youth by providing opportunities for personal and artistic growth. My approach is rooted in the idea that by strategizing for such outcomes, public art can create a meaningful and lasting impact in communities.

The mediums I choose to work in are continuously shifting and influenced by a combination of factors such as the community the work is intended to serve, the type of project requested, or the physical environment in which it will function. For me, the outcome is the driving force, which isn’t measured by the creation of an image or object, but by the testimonies of stakeholders and community members involved in the creative process.

To view my work and learn about me, please visit my website at www.jackohearn.com or @jackohearniv on Instagram.