Jason Jones' altered thrift store art
CBS America · 13 days ago
CBS America
13 days ago
Jason Jones is one of several artists who has found inspiration from an unlikely source: second-hand paintings found in thrift stores, which are altered with robots, Muppets, and other helpful additions.
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- Jason Jones began altering thrift store art after struggling to enter the fine art world.
- His first modified painting, featuring a robot, quickly gained popularity online. 53s
- Jones's altered works now sell for $800 to $1,200 and often address personal and cultural themes. 1m 33s
- Most public reactions to his art are positive, sparking conversations about religious trauma and art's value. 2m 26s
- Jones is part of a wider movement of artists transforming old art with pop culture references under parody protections. 3m 0s