The artwork presents a stark, minimalist composition, featuring a transparent plastic bag filled with an unidentified object. The predominant colors are white and gray, creating a monochromatic palette that emphasizes the simplicity of the form. The plastic bag is the central focus, its crinkled, organic shape suggesting a sense of containment and preservation. The overall style is reminiscent of conceptual art, where the artist likely aims to challenge the viewer's perceptions of everyday objects and their significance in the contemporary landscape. ...
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 Jasmine Gregory’s paintings and sculptures are rich in historical references and are inspired by a critical and at times sarcastic reflection on painting as an artistic medium in today’s world.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. ...
