Experimentation and playful intuition are central to Jen Graham’s art practice which she describes as a method for uncovering existential meaning and keeping a record of her emotional life. She employs bold colors and layers in her paintings which are comprised of acrylic paint and often include other materials like ink, oil sticks, pastels, paper, crayon, and pencils on canvas, paper, or cradled boards. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings and inner life, Graham’s work performs as a reflection of her personal experiences and sense of identity. She paints expressive abstracts, landscapes, people and situations from memory and photographs. Graham’s educational and professional background is in anthropology, literature, philosophy, art, and archives.