About Jay

Meet the aMAZEing Jay Sartori

Jay Sartori developed his interest in art at the age of five. Early on it seemed a way to relieve his anxieties in school caused by his learning disabilities including his severe dyslexia. In fact, while waiting for someone to read his school work to him, Jay drew pictures and mazes which helped hone in his talents. As he got older, the mazes became more complex. Using an intricate pattern of lines and geometric designs, he created an effect with pen and ink showing his emotions at the time of the drawing.

His ideas come from his imagination. Sometimes he chooses a particular scene or picture and draws around it or just weaves his designs together to make unique pictures. Jay’s Maze Art Healing PowerThere are a series of words embedded in many of his designs that relate to that particular piece. It sometimes takes hours to find each and every word, some may never be found! When he is working on his drawings, a sense of peace comes over him and he is able to put his whole soul into his work. It also helps him to get his emotions and feelings out in a constructive manner.

In 2004, NISH (formerly the National Industries for the Severely Handicapped) presented Jay with the Javits-Wagner O’Day (JWOD) Coin for his outstanding artistic work. In gratitude, Jay donated an original drawing-Death and Dying-to NISH. That piece now hangs in their headquarters in Vienna, Virginia. Jay also won first prize at the City of Tonawanda Canal Fest for one of his drawings. He also had an exhibit of his art work at the Butler Library at Buffalo State College. Jay has shown his work at the Allentown Art Festival in Buffalo and St. Greg’s craft show. His clothes with his buffalo design were sold at the Junior League of Buffalo’s show house this past year and his clothing is currently sold at the Village Artisan on Main St. in Williamsville. His aprons with the buffalo design are sold at Premier on Maple Rd. His art has also been the topic of many articles in the art world.

Outside of the art world, Jay earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Despite his frustration in school, he went on to earn his Associates degree at Niagara Community College. Jay spends his days thinking up new ideas for his drawings. As Jay always says, “My art work is my life!”

"Over the years we have collected several of Jay Sartori's Maze Art in various mediums. We have also given shirts, sweatshirts, stationary, aprons, bags, and prints as gifts without hesitation and all having his designs. His work shows his unique ability to create mazes (that actually work) around words and letters. We have attended Jay's art shows and continue to be amazed at his magnificent creations."

"Last year we purchased "Deep in Thought" and absolutely love it! We view your site pretty much on a regular basis. Keep making your mazes...you're awesome!"

"Jay has held a special place in my heart for many decades now as a consistent reminder that we all have individual strengths, talents, and gifts to share with others, despite any weaknesses we may have. My office is graced by a piece he did for me as memorial to 9/11. Who needs to read with talents like his?"

"I have seen your work at the Allentown Art Festival and am impressed that you cover so many different subjects. Anyone can find a piece that interest them!"

"It has been so interesting to search for the words in your drawings. My friends have even found words that I haven't seen before. I would say your work is mind opening!"

"Jay Sartori is a creative and talented young entrepreneur who celebrates Buffalo with a very unique form of maze art. His intricate designs reflect a deeper vision and perception of the iconic buffalo and you can't help but to be drawn into his artwork by his attention to detail. His items are matted, boxed, or packaged (depending on the product) in a very professional manner and the ordering process is easy. I personally own several pieces from his collection and can speak not only to the amazing artwork but also to the value and quality of the merchandise. I have also given items such as note cards and aprons as gifts, especially to former Buffalonians, and they have been very well received. I hope Jay keeps expanding his collection because his is one you can order from with confidence!"

About Jay

Meet the aMAZEing Jay Sartori

Abstract, intelligent, and unapologetically original