Today we’re joined by Jaem. Jaem is a phenomenal visual artist who works in traditional mediums. She does a lot of painting and a little crocheting. Their paintings are large vibrant pieces, which often fit together. It’s clear she’s a very passionate artist who loves to create. My thanks to her for taking the time to participate in this interview.
WORK
Please, tell us about your art.
I paint on paper or canvas using mainly acrylic paint in select shades for each piece
What inspires you?
Horror movies are great inspiration, and using subtle ways of that, such as cables, skeletons, syringes, or just background images and motifs is very interesting
What got you interested in your field? Have you always wanted to be an artist?
I took art as a subject in high school, general at first then moved on to painting, and just enjoyed it and loved it so much I continue to do it
Do you have any kind of special or unique signature, symbol, or feature you include in your work that you’d be willing to reveal?
I use arrows and mountains a lot, whether in the background or as a focal point, I also use three (give or take one or two) shades in a series of work so they all have a good link and you can see how the story develops
What advice would you give young aspiring artists?
Just continue with it, spend as much time as you can working at it, and if you don’t want to spend time on it find a medium that you do want to spend time on.
ASEXUALITY
Where on the spectrum do you identify?
Currently as Demi, but I have previously identified as fully asexual
Have you encountered any kind of ace prejudice or ignorance in your field? If so, how do you handle it?
I am not out as such to anybody in my field, but I have been told/overheard people talking about sexuality and how “having sex/sexual thoughts is intrinsic to being an artist” I usually say something about how ignorant the person who said that must be or just ignore it
What’s the most common misconception about asexuality that you’ve encountered?
That people who identify as asexual are prudes/don’t like to talk or mention anything vaguely sexual – there are probably people who this applies too, but there are many others that it doesn’t apply too
What advice would you give to any asexual individuals out there who might be struggling with their orientation?
Read up on it, do some research, and see how you are going to let it affect or change your life, you don’t have to let it become a major part of you and effect your everyday life, but if you ignore it or try to shove it away, it will negatively affect your self-perception and how you feel about life
Finally, where can people find out more about your work?
I am not currently displaying or selling any of my work, but in future I am hoping to sell on etsy or a similar website, and maybe if I can, have my art displayed in a gallery.
Thank you, Jaem, for participating in this interview and this project. It’s very much appreciated.
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