M Y S T O R Y
Jonas Skov is my name and art was not my original path, but covid was a force that sparked a change in my life.
I live on the island of Mallorca, one of Europe's favorite holiday destinations. Like most of the population, I worked within the hospitality business, but in 2020, that life abruptly stopped. Overnight, covid upended everything we knew, and I woke up to a new world. I felt humbled as the day-to-day struggles became a stark reality. However, my time spent "trapped in paradise" has helped me gain a new perspective, I've come to realize that to truly feel alive, we must pursue what we love.
Now I paint…
M Y A R T J O U R N E Y
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My creativity has always been my loyal companion, and throughout my entire life, I would jump into new projects fearlessly, knowing that my creativity would always have my back. Yet, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that art would turn out to be my true calling. Honestly, it still seems like I stumbled into the incredible world of art by chance—or perhaps, if you believe in higher powers, I was guided. Regardless, it doesn’t really matter; I’ve long stopped questioning the hows and whys of it all; instead, I chose to embrace it fully and promised myself never to take it for granted.
The tale of my art journey began during the pandemic. Although being trapped in paradise during lockdown doesn’t sound that bad, I witnessed the struggles that enveloped my community. People were facing hardships, and I felt the need to make a difference. However, giving donations was not within my reach, so I turned to the one thing I’ve always been able to rely on—my creativity.
In that moment of inspiration, I launched an art project aimed at helping a charitable organization buy food for people during those challenging times. It became more than just a project; suddenly, I had a drive and purpose. The response was incredible, and soon enough, the evening news picked up the story. We went on TV, and what began as a simple desire to help transformed into something much greater.
This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, and it all started with a spark of creativity in a moment of need. As I continue to navigate this craziness, I am grateful for every twist and turn that has led me here, and I await with excitement to see where this journey will take me next.
I talk about my ups and down on my block. click like below to see more.
E X H I B I T I O N H I S T O R Y
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I had the honor of displaying my artworks at the Maria Generóvard Atelier in Arta, Mallorca. I sold my first paintings on the very first day! My pricing wasn’t quite right, an expensive but important lesson.
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Solo Exhibition: Lifestyle
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I received an invitation from the Town Hall of Son Servera to participate in an exhibition alongside nine other talented artists!
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20 pieces • Exhibition Cala Millor
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Group exhibition alongside 4 other talented artists in Son Servera
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15 pieces solo Expo In Cala Millor, Mallorca
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Expo: The Larrick Expo project
Unreachable desires on auction.
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Solo exhibition at Lina Denes Mallorca
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Solo Exhibition Mallorca at center for Culture & Art. view video below.
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Come see me in Cala Millor.
Carrer Estanyol, 7, 07560 Cala Millor, Illes Balears.
Contact me for appointment for viewing exhibition.
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Stay tuned for more info.
