June at Arts on Douglas May 19 2026
TIM JAEGER
Intermission
On Exhibit: June 6 - July 25, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6, 4-7 PM
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Image 1: Cascading Mist, acrylic and oil on canvas, 78 x 96 inches © Tim Jaeger
About the Exhibition
In Intermission, Tim Jaeger presents a new body of large-scale paintings that immerse viewers in the rhythmic movement of schools of fish—an ongoing subject in his practice that has reached a new level of scale, density, and emotional resonance. These compositions are not simply depictions of marine life; they are orchestrations of motion and pause, chaos and cohesion, individuality and collective experience.
Suspended in moments that feel both fleeting and eternal, Jaeger’s schools of fish become metaphors for the spaces in between—those quiet, often overlooked intervals where reflection, recalibration, and transformation occur. Like an intermission in a performance, these paintings invite viewers to step out of the noise and into a contemplative state, where time slows and perception sharpens.
Working at an ambitious scale, Jaeger builds each surface through layered gestures, allowing currents of paint to echo the fluid dynamics of underwater movement. The repetition of form—hundreds, sometimes thousands, of fish—creates a visual language that oscillates between abstraction and representation. From a distance, the works read as unified fields of motion; up close, each mark asserts its individuality, revealing subtle variations in color, direction, and energy.
In Intermission, the tension between the collective and the singular mirrors broader human experiences—community, isolation, momentum, and stillness. These paintings ask: where do we locate ourselves within the larger current? And what does it mean to pause, even briefly, within it?
This exhibition marks a pivotal moment in Jaeger’s exploration of pattern, scale, and metaphor—offering viewers a space to linger, to breathe, and to consider the beauty and complexity found in the in-between.
About the Artist
Tim Jaeger is a Sarasota-based painter, curator, and educator whose work and leadership have helped shape the cultural landscape of Florida’s Gulf Coast for over two decades. Originally from Paducah, Kentucky, Jaeger moved to Sarasota in 1998 to attend Ringling College of Art and Design, where he graduated with a B.F.A. as a Trustee Scholar. He has since remained deeply connected to the institution, serving for more than 17 years and currently holding the role of Director and Chief Curator of Galleries and Exhibitions. In this capacity, he oversees nine on-campus galleries, teaches Exhibition Design and Management, and has curated nearly 200 exhibitions—bringing a depth of experience that is both expansive and impactful. Jaeger is also co-owner of the award-winning 502 Gallery in Sarasota’s Burns Court Historic District, extending his influence within the region’s contemporary art scene.
As a painter, Jaeger is best known for his large-scale works that explore repetition, movement, and collective behavior. His practice bridges abstraction and representation, creating immersive compositions that reflect themes of energy, interconnectedness, and perception. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries, art fairs, and collections across the United States, and he has collaborated with collectors, institutions, and organizations on commissions and curatorial projects.