Alfred Jones
Jensen spent two decades as an advisor to the art collector Saidie A. May while travelling through Europe and North Africa. This role preceded his career as a painter in New York and allowed him to study Goethe’s colour theories for many years. His early life was divided between Guatemala and Denmark, providing a unique cultural background that later informed his interest in ancient calendar systems.
Biography
Jensen rejected standard composition for mathematical systems and grid-based structures. He used the arithmetic properties of squared numbers to determine the placement of pigments on the canvas. His work often references Mayan astronomical theories and the geometry of Central American pyramids. By treating the canvas as a diagram for planetary orbits and time-cycles, he created a style that connects ancient science with modern abstraction.
For collectors today, Jensen’s work offers a rigorous alternative to gestural painting. His use of thick, impasto-like applications of paint gives his geometric patterns a physical, tactile presence. These pieces function as intellectual puzzles that reward close observation. The combination of historical cosmology and systematic design makes his prints a striking choice for contemporary interiors.
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