Jason Zahra

Jason Zahra is a painter and illustrator whose practice is defined by a deliberate resistance to categorization. Guided by a profound sense of freedom of thought, Jason—who also creates under the artist name Zeal—avoids being confined to a single genre, allowing his work to evolve naturally across different media and concepts. If a classification were applied, he identifies principally as a surrealist whose work verges heavily into abstraction, complemented by a distinct penchant for illustration.



His artistic output alternates between analytical color theory and deeply emotive, spiritual narratives. In his abstract explorations, such as the "Colour Vision" series, Jason examines the psychological perception of color and the ways in which adjacent hues influence one another. This mindful, theoretical approach exists alongside a surrealist practice that explores faith, transition, and the ethereal, often utilizing light and movement to guide the viewer toward a state of contemplation.



Working with a diverse range of materials including oil, acrylic, ink, gesso, and pencil, Jason adapts his technique to the specific requirements of each piece. Whether executing intricate mixed-media illustrations or automated abstract paintings...

Although he could say that he is self-taught, he does not feel that would be exactly right. His reasoning is that by having observed other great artists, then he has learnt from them. These are his lessons in themselves and besides this, having used text books helped him a lot.

To be precise, the only formal training he has had in the past, was to get to know how 'Fresco' painting is done. A subject he found interesting, but does not employ.

2013 > March 2014 displayed paintings at Artitude Gallery, Sliema, Malta (Now known as 'Christine X Art Gallery')

New York City - Expo Metro - Collective Exhibition on the streets of Manhatten - 13th > 18th Dec 2021.
Participated in a Global Digital Collective Artwork that was showcased on a giant billboard in the streets of Manhattan.