Jinn Olasmo (b. 1973)
San Antonio, Texas USA

Jinn Olasmo is a painter based in San Antonio, Texas. He’s been painting since 2006, spending many of those years working in acrylic, often using skeletons and nostalgic themes to tell stories. His work has been shown in galleries across the U.S. and parts of Europe.

About three years ago, he switched to oil painting—a change that had been in the back of his mind since childhood. Oils offered more time and flexibility, and felt like the right fit for the more traditional imagery he had always imagined painting. While the subject matter has shifted, some things have carried through: a focus on old packaged products and carefully chosen objects that, when paired together, suggest a story or a feeling. The goal now is to create pieces that feel like puzzles—open enough for viewers to bring their own meaning, but specific enough to leave an emotional mark.

Before painting full-time, Olasmo worked as a graphic designer for over a decade.

Exhibitions

Sept 26-28, 2025 Roots & Revival Juried Exhibition at Commerce Gallery Lockhart, TX
July 2024 Out of Line, solo at Brassworks Gallery Portland, OR