Jasmine Gregory's "Divorce no.20" features a dark, tumultuous background juxtaposed with the bold, prominent typography of the word "DIVORCE." The artwork employs a dramatic, monochromatic palette with subtle hints of color that emerge from the shadows, creating a sense of depth. The piece combines abstract expressionism with textual elements, blending academic rigor with a raw, emotive style. Gregory's work critically reflects on societal structures and power dynamics, using painting as a medium to challenge conventional narratives and provoke contemplation about modern relationships and societal values. ...
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 Jasmine Gregory’s paintings and sculptures are rich in historical references and are inspired by a critical and at times sarcastic reflection on painting as an artistic medium in today’s world.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. ...
