This black and white photograph depicts two young men engaged in a lively conversation. The image is composed with a focus on their animated expressions and gestures, conveying a sense of camaraderie and shared enjoyment. The overall style appears to be a mid-20th century documentary or journalistic style, capturing a fleeting moment in time. While the image does not provide specific context, it suggests a narrative of friendship, intellectual discourse, or a shared interest between the two individuals. ...
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 Jasmine Gregory’s paintings and sculptures are rich in historical references and are inspired by a critical and at times sarcastic reflection on painting as an artistic medium in today’s world.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. ...
