“Jeromie’s art is a reflection of our new digital reality in the formal arrangement of a rectangle. He offers the viewer a moment in real time, a moment that is unintentionally sculpted by an overall agreement of an uncharted world society.”
– Amanda McGinnis, Curator 2007
search: god
2005
30×40 inches
mixed media (paper, acrylic, coffee, spray paint)
Launched in 2002, my “SEARCH” series is a 23-year exploration where digital search engine results become the raw material for textured, mixed-media narratives. It began with a simple idea: enter a single word—”human,” “hero,” “god”—and let the ranked images, shaped by global viewership, guide the canvas. As curator Amanda McGinnis noted in 2007, “MiE’s art is a reflection of our new digital reality in the formal arrangement of a rectangle,” capturing a moment unintentionally sculpted by an uncharted world society’s consensus. Back then, the algorithm’s purity delivered unexpected results that sparked my creativity, evolving over time into a gritty, graffiti-infused style with paper, acrylic, coffee, and spray paint.
As MiE, I filter these digital snapshots through a human lens, crafting a personal digital dialect. Distressed textures and aged layers transform each piece into a time capsule, halting a fast-paced digital world in reliquary form. This process reimagines societal concepts—questioning definitions of heroism or divinity—blending striking beauty with thought-provoking depth. Inspired by Basquiat’s primitive energy, David Carson’s RAYGUN magazine designs, and my graphic design roots, the series dialogues with these influences while shifting with global trends. My passion for variety drives this journey, inviting viewers to uncover their own meaning beneath the layers.
Digital Sketches from 2005, 2007, 2014, 2017 & 2025
The initial “Search” paintings in the “Condo” studio, 2005
