JENNA DECKER
I am:
a visual artist with invisible illness.
a quiet person, but my art is loud. It is full of color and emotion, like the inside of my mind.
a synesthete who sometimes paints to the motion/flow/imagery I “see” or feel when I hear music.
an abstract artist, who tends to think abstractly and see the world in the abstract
My creative process:
is organic & free– when I work, I lose myself in color and light and descend into an ethereal world full of shape, texture and sound-turned-image.
Empathy, curiosity and a passion for learning influence my work. That is how I approach life, and I find never-ending sources of inspiration from nature and humans alike.
My (short) Story:
For several years I painted and created in many mediums such as acrylic, screen printing, printmaking and fibers– until a traumatic event resulted in losing all of my possessions [yes, all]– including my rather large stock of art supplies. And ALL of my past artwork, sketchbooks, and projects from university are gone (all that remains are digital photographs of a select few).
Slowly but surely I’m trying to replace my materials and create new art, but for now I am limited to watercolor, pen, and paper. The limitation of having only a small supply of tools at my disposal has made me learn new techniques and broaden the scope of what I can create with limited means– but I look forward to the day I can create freely again in whichever medium calls to me for each new idea without impediment.
I am now very much aware of the transient and fleeting quality of material items and life itself. And more mindful of the act of creating and letting go…
Currently live & work in: Upstate New York, USA
b. 1989
B.F.A. 2012
Email: jennadecker824@gmail.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jennabdecker
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstractawkward/
Follow my blog for writings/notes/updates about my process, new paintings, and musings
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions regarding commissions, representation, collaborations, or about purchasing my work.
All paintings and images presented on this website belong to © Jenna Decker. Do not copy or reproduce without permission.
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The Art of Asking:
I am accepting donations to try to re-stock my lost supplies. Click “buy now” below to contribute any amount you wish from $1 and up (through paypal). Please email me if you want more information. Include your home/mailing address in “special instructions to seller” for any donation over $20 and I will send you a hand-painted thank you card! Thank you thank you thank you in advance for supporting my work! xJenna
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