Storefront Art Projects: Jasmine Chen
October 14, 2023
83 Spring Street, Watertown, MA
https://www.storefrontartprojects.com/jasmine-chen-body-work-and-practice
Storefront Art Projects
Second Visit 2:30 PM
Watching Jasmine Chen paint subjects as she sits at a tiny desk in the compact showroom is painterly ballet in motion, her eyes lifting to capture nuances of form that translate to her perception of what’s underneath what she sees then a deft kinetic response using every angle of her paint brush, dainty dots to suggest an eye, broad strokes to fill in shapes of bodies. and a small cotton cloth to blot or expand the still watery ink for the effect she wants.
That Chen carries this off with such calm aplomb is a marvel to witness.
Exhibit A...watching the artist paint family portrait...
Manipulating the still wet ink with cotton gauze to achieve the effect that the artist wants.
The finished portrait admired by the subjects...
and becomes an instant family heirloom.
Photos by Paul A. Tamburello, Jr.
HI Paul, I am so honored and grateful for your wonderful review of my work at Storefront Gallery. I love both pieces. Thank you so much! Jasmine
Posted by: Jasmine Chen | October 27, 2023 at 11:47 AM
HI Paul, I am so honored and grateful for your wonderful review of my work at Storefront Gallery. I love both pieces. Thank you so much! Jasmine
Posted by: Jasmine Chen | October 27, 2023 at 11:49 AM
Jasmine, a rare chance to watch the creative process in real time. I was fascinated...and pleased that my descriptions of your work rang true to you. Cheers to Ellen for arranging the event. Perhaps incentive to arrange more events like this one in the future.
Posted by: Paul A Tamburello, Jr aka pt at large | October 29, 2023 at 12:42 PM
Jasmine, a rare chance to watch the creative process in real time. I was fascinated...and pleased that my descriptions of your work rang true to you. Cheers to Ellen for arranging the event. Perhaps incentive to arrange more events like this one in the future.
Posted by: Paul A Tamburello, Jr aka pt at large | October 29, 2023 at 12:44 PM