About Jessamine:
Jessamine Narita is a visionary multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into themes of identity, culture, and transformation. Her art has garnered international acclaim, with pieces featured in prestigious collections and showcased in both group and solo exhibitions nationwide.
A graduate of the University of New Mexico with a BAFA in painting (2002), Jessamine's artistic journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant high desert landscapes of Santa Fe, which profoundly shaped her creative voice.
In 2023, her dream of opening a gallery came true when she opened Storyteller Fine Art near the Santa Fe plaza.
Throughout her career, she has drawn inspiration from trailblazing artists like Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Helen Frankenthaler, and Emily Mason, blending their influence with her distinct perspective.
Having lived and worked in cultural hubs such as Chicago, Tokyo, Santa Fe, Austin, and now San Antonio, Jessamine continues to push boundaries and redefine artistic expression, making a lasting impact on the contemporary art scene.
Artist Statement:
My paintings are intuitive and emotional. With each painting I make, it is my aim to create something beautiful- visually and emotionally.
I approach the canvas with an idea or inspiration and lose myself in the process- allowing the color, texture, and mood of the painting to dictate my next step until finally the visual reflects the feeling.
Painting is the language that I best express myself in. It is the way for me to share my deepest wishes, dreams and perspectives. Music, The expanse of the desert, the ocean and the night sky move me in ways I can only articulate through this visual vocabulary.
I’m wild about color and can’t live without bold color in my life or my paintings. I paint in an expressive abstract style. My work is at once elegant and chaotic...sophisticated and relatable just like my personality.
Each painting that I create is deeply meaningful to me and completely open to interpretation. I do not desire that you understand my art but rather FEEL it.
I am so grateful to wake up every day and to create. Sharing my art with you is the one of the most incredible privileges of my life.
Jessamine Narita