In April, Tobe Roberts offered me the opportunity to showcase my artwork at Nomadworks in New York…and of course, I said yes! I’ve spent the past few weeks preparing for the exhibit, “A Nomadic Journey”…
To prepare for the exhibit, I visited Nomadworks and familiarized myself with the space…
Work space at Nomadworks
Nomadworks is a contemporary co-working space that also serves as an art venue. I would be offered exhibition space on the third floor of the facility.
Sitting area with artwork
There were a number of spaces in common areas and in hallways between individual offices. I had to think about which pieces I wanted to display, and where I wanted to display them…
Coffee and tea bar with artwork
It was a challenging process, but a rewarding one! In my next post, I’ll talk about selecting the artwork, and hanging it for display…
This post features the multitalented Conny Jasper, visual artist, personal coach, public speaker, and yoga instructor! I had the privilege of speaking with Conny to learn more about her work and what’s going on in her life.
Conny Jasper
IP: What is your artistic background? Have you taken classes in photography and painting?
I have been an artist all my life. I love to create in many different ways. After high school, my first profession was silversmithing and jewelry making. I also studied art in college, and my studies included design, painting, and photography. I am a professional writer as well.
Pheasant Back by Conny Jasper
IP: What are the strongest artistic/cultural influences on your work?
There are many and diverse influences on my work. I particularly love nature, abstract patterns, and spiritual and cultural symbolism. There is a timelessness and transcendence to them. My favorite artists are Van Gogh, Dali, Bosch, and Klimt, as they convey both expansive and whimsical expressions.
Infinity by Conny Jasper
IP: You are also a personal coach, speaker, and yoga instructor. How does this inform your artwork?
One of my greatest passions is helping other people, and I use my art to do that. Images are an important part of life and impact our physical and mental health. Because I want to help people to live healthy lives, I choose images that promote wellness. Many artists like to focus on shocking and disturbing images in order to make a statement. But I think those images only perpetuate the very thing that is being protested.
Water and Moss by Conny Jasper
IP: What do you want to communicate to your viewers through your artwork?
I seek to communicate a sense of balance and connectedness. There is more to life than a job, a car, a house, and a vacation. We are meant to do so much more than that. Balance and connectedness can help us to expand our awareness and sense of being alive in the world. I want to promote human evolution and do it in a highly creative way.
The Gesture by Conny Jasper
IP: What artistic plans do you have for the near future?
I am expanding my repertoire to create a holistic and comprehensive gallery of offerings. In terms of business, I plan to continue promoting my work, updating my website, and, at some point, offering my wares at fairs, festivals, and markets. I have big plans! Stay tuned!
IP: Well, Conny, that all sounds very exciting! I wish you all the best!
You can contact Conny and learn more about her work through the links below.
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