JACK SCHNEPF ART
ABOUT
INSPIRING EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING OF OURSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND US
Jack Schnepf creates work that translates the unseen layers of life, the complexity of human experience, and the subtle rhythms of the world around us. His art invites reflection, connection and moments of recognition, offering viewers the chance to see and feel differently. More than a practice or career, his work is a mission to inspire thought, dialogue and meaningful change.
"Through relinquishing what I once clung to and surrendering to what is, I discovered a life of gratitude, freedom, and beauty."
For Jack Schnepf, art was born out of necessity. In eighth grade, he endured months of severe illness, struggling daily and spending frequent nights in and out of the hospital. During that time, he discovered that creating offered a way to navigate and make sense of an uncertain world. It was never simply a pastime, but a practice that allowed him to process, reflect, and regain a sense of control when life felt fragile. From these early experiences, art evolved into a vehicle for understanding and translating complex human experience, moving from personal expressions toward empathy and connection with others.
"I understand the world better by creating, Offering the work as a space for shared reflection and connection"
Jack Schnepf’s work refuses to be confined to a single subject or style. It flows effortlessly, moving from explorations of personal experience to investigations in scientific research, from observations of the natural world to immersive abstract compositions. Each piece carries a thread of curiosity, insight, and emotional resonance, allowing the work to act as a bridge between his perception and the viewer’s experience. The work becomes a conversation, inviting those who encounter it to reflect, engage, and find understanding beyond words.
Explorations of Personal Experience
For Jack, this side of his work is not just art but a living reflection of his story. Each piece forms part of a broader narrative of growth, reconciliation, and healing, expressions of the freedom that emerges when past experiences are faced and transformed. Guided by curiosity and a search for truth, this body of work reaches beyond the self, shaped by the shared human experience that connects us all. Through this process, the personal becomes universal, offering viewers a quiet space to reflect on their own journey toward understanding and peace..
"No Mud, No Lotus" Oil and Acrylic
2025
BEYOND PERSONAL TRANSLATION
Through translating complex personal experiences into works that inspire empathy, Jack discovered the power of art as a tool for understanding the intricate and unseen. This Realization led him to explore collaborations in spaces of research and advanced technology, including his residency at QCORE.
*QCORE is Montana State University's Quantum Computing Research Initiative in Bozeman, Montana.
QCORE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENSE, BOZEMAN
2025
Observations of the World Around Us
In his work with wildlife and nature, Jack seeks to reveal the emotional and spiritual threads that connect all living things. Through his eyes, animals are not subjects to be observed but mirrors of our own humanity, reflections of empathy, instinct, and grace. These works invite viewers to see the world not as something separate from us, but as a shared pulse of life, reminding us of our place within a greater whole.
* pictured is "Watchful Eye", which currently on display for sale through Provincial Store Fixtures in the Big Sky town center.
"Watchful Eye", Venetian Plaster, Coffee and Acrylic
2024
BEYOND FORM
Jack’s abstract works move beyond words, offering a space to experience emotion, energy, and presence in their purest form. Each piece captures an inner state, moments of stillness, release, and transcendence, where meaning is felt rather than explained. The more time a viewer spends with the work, the more it reveals, offering new perspectives and deepening the connection with each encounter. These works invite intuition and reflection, allowing understanding to emerge through direct engagement and sustained attention.
"An Old Force " , Charcoal and Acrylic
2025
Biography:
Jack Schnepf is a 22-year-old studio artist specializing in drawing and painting. He is originally from Snoqualmie, WA, and currently based in Bozeman, MT, where he is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts. His practice is defined by deep vulnerability, openness, and honesty, exploring themes of healing, forgiveness, and hope through both personal and universal lenses.
Jack’s career already spans over fourteen exhibitions across the Western United States and Italy, including international showcases such as the Cyanotype Show at MADE Academy in Syracuse, Italy. His work is currently represented in the main lobby of EngineWorks, Montana State University’s dynamic innovation campus, and at Provincial Store Fixtures in Big Sky, MT. He has collaborated with companies and organizations across art, design, and emerging technologies, often translating complex ideas into evocative visual language.
Drawing inspiration from the Baroque and Impressionist periods, Jack merges echoes of art history with contemporary perspectives, creating works that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and connect. His goal is to foster empathy for one another, for ourselves, and for the world around us, encouraging audiences to see their own journeys reflected in his work.
Jack’s creative path was shaped by a life-threatening illness in eighth grade, which became a pivotal moment for self-discovery and introspection. Today, his paintings, installations, and collaborative projects transform these formative experiences into spaces for connection, resilience, and growth. Whether exhibited in a gallery, a public building, or a collaborative corporate environment, his work invites conversation, reflection, and a renewed sense of hope.
Jack Schnepf
Biography:
Jack Schnepf is a 22-year-old studio artist working across drawing, painting, and immersive installations. Originally from Snoqualmie, WA, he is currently based in Bozeman, MT, where he is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts. His practice is defined by vulnerability, openness, and curiosity, exploring themes of growth, healing, and connection through personal, scientific, natural, and abstract lenses.
Jack’s career spans exhibitions across the Western United States and Italy, including international showcases such as the Cyanotype Show at MADE Academy in Syracuse, Italy. His work is featured in spaces including the main lobby of EngineWorks, Montana State University’s innovation campus, and Provincial Store Fixtures in Big Sky, MT. He has collaborated with organizations in art, design, and emerging technologies, translating complex ideas into evocative visual language.
Merging echoes of art history with contemporary perspectives, Jack creates works that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and engage, offering spaces to explore the invisible connections between self, others, and the natural world. Across personal explorations, scientific inquiry, wildlife observation, and abstract expression, his work encourages empathy and reflection, showing the shared threads of human and natural experience.
Jack’s creative path was shaped by a life-threatening illness in eighth grade, a pivotal moment that ignited his need to create and understand the world through art. Today, his paintings, installations, and collaborative projects transform these formative experiences into immersive spaces for insight, resilience, and dialogue, inviting audiences to discover connection, perspective, and hope.