Jon Poblador (American, b.1971) is a Contemporary painter best known for his monochromatic, minimalistic works. Born in the Philippines, Poblador received a BFA from Northern Illinois University, and an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania. Though he created figurative paintings early in his career, his main focus was always conceptual pieces, which initially consisted of tightly packed lines of text. He later explored repetition through his use of dots.

Poblador’s work, unlike that of other Minimalist artists, is characterized by single colors in various panels on a small scale. Applying thin layers of acrylic paint to his canvas creates a shimmery effect, in which the colors are added in a series of vertical and horizontal lines that can be seen beneath the surface of the work.

After relocating to Phoenix from Philadelphia, Poblador became inspired by the colors of the Southwest, using deep reds and browns, which maintained a soft appearance, characteristic of the artist’s style.

He has had a number of exhibitions, including several solo shows at Larry Becker Contemporary Art in Philadelphia.