Jen Graham is a mixed media artist based in Madison, Wisconsin. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, Graham grew up in Florida and since early adulthood has traveled throughout the States and lived in many places. Her background is in anthropology and archival science, and she has created art all her life in one form or another.
Experimentation and playful intuition are at the forefront of Graham’s painting practice. With bold colors and layered textures, her paintings are made up of acrylic paint and ink, oil sticks and pastels, paper, pen, and pencil on canvas, paper, and paneled boards.
Drawing inspiration from her travels and the beauty of the Midwest, Graham’s work performs as a reflection of her personal experiences. She often paints imaginary landscapes and situations from her memory and personal or historical photographs.