Bringing to life the tradition of abstract expressionism, Jonas Gerard emerged fifty years ago into the art scene with work which has currently evolved into a mesmerizing explosion of color, contrast and movement. And like the great contemporary Masters, such as Willem DeKooning, Jackson Pollock, Hans Hoffman and Franz Kline, Gerard has found his very own style of abstraction which is continuously growing and developing. His forceful, spontaneous manner and central core of energy are a lifeline for the artist. These splashes of color, whether painted or thrown on, create a spirited canvas and composition not easily forgotten.

"As an artist, it's important for me to give the viewer the opportunity to become one with sensitivity. This art will reveal a truth that conveys an existence that is unique within our very soul. In my painting and mixed media techniques I open the door to time and space, allowing me to abstract from the primitive and contemporary states, as well as from moments of my personal life. I believe that through abstract art we can channel ourselves consciously and subconsciously to experience the sustaining power of the universe."

"Each of my compositions is an expression of an inner journey where I aim to step out of my own way and balance, within the moment, all the intuitive inspirations coming at me. There is a constant and ongoing evolution in my relationship with the canvas. The absolute joy of self discovery and self expression is an integral part of who I am as an artist. This process demands a kind of fearless honesty. The resulting painting is loaded like a charged battery that never fails, continuously holding the viewer's attention for a lifetime."

Over 50 years of passion and dedication to his work has brought him to the level he has achieved. His work has been exhibited and collected all over the United States and abroad,in private as well as in public collections. "We the People," a bicentennial portrait of the United States, presented to President Ford in the White House in 1975, is currently part of the Smithsonian Institute collection in Washington, D.C.