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"Divorce no.7" by Jasmine Gregory features a swirling composition of pastel hues, including pinks and blues, contrasted by a textured, dark lower section. A bold, vertical black typeface spells "DIVORCE," serving as both visual and thematic centerpiece. The painting combines elements of abstraction and typography, oscillating between structure and fluidity. Gregory employs a style that bridges the gap between academic precision and playful amateurism, reflective of her critical stance on traditional painting. Her work interrogates societal power dynamics, underscoring the complex interplay of hierarchy within personal and institutional narratives. ...
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 Jasmine Gregory’s paintings and sculptures are rich in historical references and are inspired by a critical and at times sarcastic reflection on painting as an artistic medium in today’s world.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. ...