Jenne April 25 2014

Art transforms and engages lives, it inspires conversation and connections.  Art celebrates life and heals the soul.  Art is my passion.

Working from an Afrocentric framework, my evolution from a figurative, expressionist painter to a mixed-media collagist evolved over 40+ years, and today, mixed media collage is my primary medium.

Creating mixed-media art is like creating a jazz composition, it’s spontaneous and improvisational.  My challenge is finding the pulse of the concept, and going with the flow.

My art works blend colors, textures, patterns, rhythm, and repetition.  Compositions are constructed of paint, decorative paper, magazine cutouts, fabric, oil pastels, and repurposed images from earlier works that are altered, fragmented and reassembled.

Some themes I’m exploring —

Africa’s influence on music

African American’s journey

Celebrating life through ritual bowls

I want my artwork to engender an emotional response and engage the viewer. 

And, throughout the creative process, I want to stay connected to the child within me.

Enjoy!