January 10th – February 1st, 2026.
Haven Gallery is honored to present “Escape”, an exhibition of new paintings by California based artist Jon Ching. “Escape” is Ching’s third solo show at the gallery and features ten new paintings that focus on the theme of escape as channeled through the artists quintessential flora and fauna. The notion of “escape” is not new to sentient beings, yet the oversaturation and emotional demand of the socio-political-environmental spheres on the human psyche has surged to all-time highs, resulting in a new evolutionary need of escape. Ching demonstrates the art of escape, both mentally and physically, through his beautiful portrayal of nature, aiding the viewer in finding their own peace and consolation through the natural world.
About Jon Ching
Jon is a self-trained artist originally from Kaneohe, Hawaii and currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Steeped in the natural beauty of O’ahu, Hawai’i, his island upbringing instilled in him indigenous lessons of appreciation and respect for nature, forming the foundation of his fascination with the natural and wild world, which deeply influences and drives his work.
Jon’s devoted art practice and detailed realism is inspired by the interconnectedness of nature. His work is a surreal imagining of what limitless wonders and combinations nature can produce. New creatures and symbioses emerge in his meticulously rendered oil paintings, exemplifying the endless potential of life on Earth through metaphor and allegory.
