"There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one you in all time, this expression is unique. It's not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open."
-Martha Graham
Art has always felt like home to me. I began creating early in life and went on to study painting at Universities in St. Louis, MO and in Florence, Italy. What started out as an interest in figure drawing and painting eventually led to a passion for non-representational art.
My paintings are created with the simple intention of honoring the creative process itself, and act as a transformational space where alchemy of emotions and energy merge into something physical.
I use layers of gestural marks, handmade collage papers, textures, and transparent glazes to create depth, and to help maintain a sense of curiosity and playfulness as I work, responding intuitively to color and marks.
The process not only allows me to move through my own experience with more awareness, but also acts as a cleansing ritual that supports my practice as an energy worker.
My hope is that the paintings leave viewers with a deeper interest in exploring the unseen world, and an inspiration to act on their own creative impulses.
To inquire about purchasing or commissioning artwork, send a message via the contact page or email jessica@jessica-caimi.com
