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Ogden-based artist Austin Jamieson. (Photo supplied)

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Artwork by Austin Jamieson, who is always looking for new and inventive ways to create. (Photo supplied, Austin Jamieson)

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In second grade, Austin Jamieson was awarded third place in an art contest in the Standard-Examiner. (Photo supplied, Austin Jamieson)

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In second grade, Austin Jamieson was awarded third place in an art contest in the Standard-Examiner. (Photo supplied, Austin Jamieson)

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Jamieson has been creating art with a group of friends since the seventh grade. (Photo supplied, Austin Jamieson)

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Artwork by Austin Jamieson. (Photo supplied)

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Inside Austin Jamieson's art studio at The Monarch. (Photo supplied)

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Artwork by Austin Jamieson. (Photo supplied)

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Artist Austin “Ozzy” Jamieson’s “gamut of tessellation” pulls inspiration from the universe to create displays of chance — “Fate. Rolling dice. Flipping a coin. Employing these and other inventive methods to generate an unknown outcome,” reads his artist statement.

It continues: “This cognitive phenomena is a result of Jamieson’s unhindered theological process. Culture is removed as the artist joins the audience, creating physical space for his subversive art to develop. As process meets performance, a raw universal expression is formed to create something beyond human experience.”

The 28-year-old Jamieson has a busy life of skateboarding, riding motocross, mountain biking and working as a ski lift mechanic. During all of these activities, though, he is always looking for new and inventive ways to create something, and his wide range of materials makes each piece a learning experience.

Born and raised in Ogden, Jamieson remembers being fascinated by art and creation. In second grade, he was awarded third place in an art contest in the Standard-Examiner. “I remember thinking at that point I would be creating stuff for life,” he said.

In 2017, Jamieson met Thaine Fischer, one of his biggest supporters, even before the existence of The Monarch. Fischer leased a space to Jamieson and his friends to create and show work. His first public showing as an adult happened July 17, 2017. “It was a proud moment for me because it had been my first experience curating. I have been reaching for the stars ever since,” he said.

“I’ve become pretty well known for my crazy, youthful art shows,” said Jamieson, adding that he’s always been a “face for counter culture” in Ogden. “I have a group of friends that I’ve been creating art with since I was in seventh grade. We’ve always done our thing and never changed. We’ve created a different art scene in Ogden.”

Jamieson believes his art to be different from anything that has ever existed, impacting the Ogden arts scene, and encourages others to explore the unknown. “One day, I would love to see people around me making art that channels the random and the unknown and natural processes to really see where this idea can lead.”

He credits much of his inspiration to his grandfather, Dave, his biggest supporter, who reads the Standard-Examiner every day. “If you’re reading this, Grandpa, this is for you. Thank you for helping me believe I could do this. None of this would be possible without you,” Jamieson said. He also credits his great-grandfather, Tony, also an artist, who inspired him with his wood carving and taught him the beauty of creating things from a very young age.

“I am inspired by everything around me, my friends, nature, love, the unknown,” he said.

Keep up with Jamieson and all that inspires him on Twitter @0777y0007 or contact him at Millenniumflannel@gmail.com.

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