The Abstract-Eye
Art Collection

To my fellow art lovers, gallery owners, and curators around the world, I’m Jaski Watkins, the artist behind the Abstract-Eye Art Collection, and I want to share with you why this body of work—born in the heart of the pandemic—means so much to me and, I hope, to you. This series of 40 original acrylic paintings, each 30 x 40 inches on canvas, isn’t just a collection; it’s a lifeline, a mirror, and a bold declaration of what art can do when the world turns upside down. You can follow the journey at @abstracteyeart.

​

When the pandemic hit, I found myself, like so many, grappling with a reality that felt both constricting and infinite. Isolation sharpened my focus, and the chaos outside pushed me to create something that could hold it all—the fear, the wonder, the resilience. That’s where the Abstract Eye Art Collection began. Forty paintings, each one a unique exploration of the eye as a symbol: the window to the soul, the keeper of perspective, the witness to a global moment unlike any other. Through these works, I asked myself how we see, what we choose to see, and how we endure when the view changes.

​

Acrylic on canvas became my medium of choice for its immediacy—its quick-drying nature forced me to trust my instincts, to let the brush move as freely as my thoughts. The 30 x 40 size was deliberate: intimate enough to feel personal, yet commanding enough to fill a space with presence.

 

Every painting in this series is a dialogue—b

etween me and the canvas, between the colors that clash and harmonize, between the abstract forms that suggest an eye staring back at you. I worked tirelessly, layering textures and hues, building each piece as a standalone story that still connects to the greater whole. This collection is a universe of 40 worlds, unified by that singular, evocative motif.

 

For me, creating during the pandemic was an act of defiance and discovery. The Abstract Eye Art Collection reflects that strange, suspended time—when humanity was both apart and together, when every glance carried weight. As an artist, I believe this series speaks to the power of abstraction to transcend language and borders, offering galleries and collectors a chance to showcase something raw, universal, and deeply human. These aren’t just paintings; they’re fragments of a shared experience, preserved in vibrant color and form.

 

I invite you—art lovers, curators, galleries—to explore this collection and see what I saw: a world refracted through the lens of the eye, a testament to creativity’s ability to thrive in adversity. Visit @abstracteyeart to witness it for yourself. This is my offering to you, to the global art community—a vision shaped by a moment we’ll never forget.