JEN G

You can spend a few, a few more, or even 20 more years feeling contained. You get caught up within a life trajectory.

Let that be a lesson to you kids! Do what you know inside you were born to do. And if you don’t, pick the next closest thing.

So I’m on a new one and the mission is to build an artist’s life and an artist’s income. It’s a journey and I hope you’ll come along with me and we can smash it together!

"Well this is a very boring story! But it was the true time - art began for me one Easter at primary school. I made a collage of an Easter egg. It had zig zags of light blue, light pink and light green foiled paper, and I was so excited by the concept of this egg (zig zag Easter eggs were nothing new ha!). But it had something about it. I’m pretty sure I knew this collage was neither good nor bad and it really just set off excitement in me. Art class was my happy place - probably the only place I tolerated being directed.”
“I would say my style hasn’t settled just yet.
I’ve always been drawn to street art, but that isn’t to say that’s where I want to end up. I love figurative painting, and so I’ve been having a play at that. Truly I have no idea what and where i’ll gravitate toward next, that’s exciting. I can’t imagine myself as having one particular niche or being known for just one thing.”
“Social media - without a doubt. The freedom to express and establish your identity or business within your own boundaries is amazing. I also owe my inspiration to a small number of Instagram artists. Knowing that the art world is changing has provided great leverage within my self-belief system.”
“I guess that depends on the piece? But ultimately I want each piece to signify a change or development, and to encourage the viewer. If somebody sees a self-portrait or a focus on one part of my body, I hope that they can see that it’s possible to lay themselves bare. And if they see something beautiful or crazy I hope it inspires them to do more, be themselves and head to where they want to go”.