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Jasmine Gregory's "A Dog Chasing Its Own Tail" features a dynamic composition with a mix of black tangled strands and a red liquid spill on a stark white canvas. The scattered elements evoke movement and disarray, suggesting chaos and perpetual motion. The style is both playful and dark, blending realism with abstract forms, and employs a tactile approach with unconventional materials. Gregory's work critically engages with the traditional art narrative by using layered textures and imagery that reflect on themes of power and societal structures, evident in her exploration of contemporary artistic discourse. ...
Through painting, sculpture and installation, Jasmine Gregory explores the tensions of artistic production within a narrative system on the dominant values and symbols of hierarchy and power that permeate the social space. Jasmine Gregory’s paintings and sculptures are rich in historical references and are inspired by a critical and at times sarcastic reflection on painting as an artistic medium in today’s world. “My painterly ability and style switch between academicism and amateurism, highly stylized and playful, dark and comedic to create unconventional relationships within the composition that challenge and critique the traditional discourse of painting.” In 2023 Gregory was amongst the finalists of the Swiss Art Awards. She lives and works in Zurich. ...