The Artist
Discover the inspiration and story behind the art of Jenny Blomquist. Jenny's journey explores the captivating intersection of physical realities and the unseen realms that subliminally follow those realities. The 'Thresholds' collection and the 'The Horse & The Self' series each present a unique perspective on existence.
The Story Behind The Art
I paint as an exploration between worlds of physical realities, and what is underneath those realities.
In many regards, the realm of the spiritual is my main point of interest, as the changes that come about in response to a shift in spiritual understandings are the most significant for me. My paintings are an attempt to understand soul as a time traveler; an immortal being of light that cannot be destroyed, only transformed. Cycles of birth, death and rebirth are prevalent themes throughout the Thresholds collection.
Contained with The Horse and the Self series, I seek to understand and represent the impact this animal has had on my life. I cannot rightly say that they are merely a beautiful thing to paint, like a sunset or a landscape.... they have inspired much of my life and my art, and from there growing into a jungian sense of my own individuality. I feel that the influence of the horse in my life has informed both my personal evolution and my artistic momentum. I hope to represent them in my art in a way that reflects my gratitude toward them.
What Makes These Paintings Special?
I don't know that some art is more special than other art, so all I can say is that what I offer is an experience—a way for viewers to see and feel the reality that all of us are time traveling souls, working our way through this life and all its challenges. What beauty that exists within that knowledge! My hope is that my work engages both the eye and the mind around this understanding...in a way that’s rare, intentional, and personal to every one of us.
Do you enjoy the beauty of realistic/figurative elements, but also values abstraction, liminality, and conceptual, spiritual depth?
Are you comfortable holding multiple interpretations at once? Perhaps you are intrigued by the space between what is seen and what is felt...?
If any of that rang some bells for you, I encourage you to explore more of my work, or reach out to discuss your own customized piece of Fine Art.
Also check out my publications!