Jasmine Gregory's "Divorce no.19" presents a powerful visual through dark, turbulent brushstrokes in shades of black, blue, and hints of white, creating a stormy backdrop. The word "DIVORCE" is prominently painted in deep red, starkly contrasting with the chaotic background. This painting navigates an expressive, semi-abstract style, blending academic precision with a raw, emotive touch. Gregory's work critiques societal structures, reflecting her engagement with themes of power and hierarchy through a bold and provocative lens. ...
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 Jasmine Gregory’s paintings and sculptures are rich in historical references and are inspired by a critical and at times sarcastic reflection on painting as an artistic medium in today’s world.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. ...
