Jess Allen, an artist based in Cornwall, UK, presents a collection of her recent paintings. Her serene still-life artworks encapsulate glimpses of domesticity, delving into themes of the mundane through the medium of painting.
The Significance of Objects
Allen contemplates the inherent meanings embedded within everyday objects, particularly evident in her series of book paintings. She suggests that these objects hold significance for individuals, symbolizing engagement in reading or embodying the memories associated with beloved books and people.
Evoking Presence and Memory
In her latest works featuring shadowy figures cast across furniture and bookshelves, Allen endeavors to convey a sense of presence. These paintings serve as explorations of memory and temporality, aiming to provoke connections with viewers through their familiarity and commonplace subject matter.
Capturing Fleeting Moments
Allen’s artworks, illuminated by the fleeting touch of sunlight casting shadows, highlight the transient nature of existence. Through the depiction of shadows and their preservation in paint, she seeks to encapsulate ephemeral moments, akin to the way dust settles and lingers as a reminder long after the person has departed.
