Jason Borders
Jason Borders is a Kentucky native, and graduated with a BFA from Columbus College of Art and design in 2009. He has been living in Kelso, WA for the last five years, after moving from Portland, OR. His critical acclaim includes articles in Juxtapoz, Beautiful Decay, Hi Fructose, Hey!, Oxy, and Apartment Therapy.
“I have a simple format for the way I work that allows me to turn off most of my cognitive function and tap into the subconscious. I don’t plan my designs but rather let them grow organically, creating forms, creatures, characters based on the outlines of the ones preceding them. Sometimes I’ll intentionally utilize certain symbolic characters or themes, but usually I just let my hands do the thinking and interpret the symbolism afterward. I’ve always felt that the subconscious has better ideas and direction than I do. This and my use of basic art elements (line, rhythm, repetition) help me to work toward creating something timeless and universal.”
The Pounder Building
Started in the Fall of 2022, The Pounder Project is our second mural location, and the first mural we proposed to the city of Longview! As of July 3, 2023 -it’s done!
This historic building is home to Cafe Guse, Wander, and the Youth and Family Link Thrift Shop, located in the heart of downtown Longview on Commerce Ave.
Pounder Building Complete, Summer of 2023.