My Art
I paint on wood, canvas, linen and paper using layers of acrylics in brilliant,
energetic colors. I write and draw into the wet paint, using line to form a structural language as I reveal colors in the layers below. My work talks about energy.
energetic colors. I write and draw into the wet paint, using line to form a structural language as I reveal colors in the layers below. My work talks about energy.
This energy comes from inside as well as from the dualities or contrasts that surround us in our lives such as night and day, hard and soft, separation and connection, intensity and rest. I express this energy in my painting in the form of dynamic, asymmetrical composition (intensity and rest), vigorous brush strokes, unexpected color combinations and line that is both structural and lyrical. I bring these dualities to light with
a language of color, imagery, line and mystery.
A language of wind and water.
Biography
Jennie Thom lives and works in Bend, Oregon. She was born in
Pennsylvania and has lived most of her life in various cities in California,
studying art at San Diego State University (drawing, painting and sculpture), graduating in 1991. She established her studio in Los Angeles soon after college and worked on many artistic projects including theatre set design, illustration, advertising, artistic direction for independent film as well as solo and group exhibits. In 1996, she went to Chile where she lived for five years, traveling, teaching art and language and selling her work. Returning to the US, she arrived to Santa Fe, lived there for 8 years active in the art community and
traveling all over the country selling her art. Now she enjoys the mountains of Central Oregon where she is exploring
new artistic projects.
