Art Monday: with Jasmine Page
I immersed myself in Jasmine’ s creative vision, and you should too- Faith Allen
Photo Credit: Faith Allen
You could see from across the street people were spilling out of the venue; the steady syncopated bass line escaping out the doors into the crisp air of the night. The Hope and Ruin was warmly lit, and you could feel that exciting, creative buzz as soon as you walked through the door.
What would have been a short journey to the corner of the venue- adorned with her artwork and collection of prints splashed across the table- took substantially longer, as every few people she shimmied past wrapped her up with words of“ well done” and“ you did amazing.”
I was surrounded by people radiating with support and love for Jasmine and her pieces of artwork hung proudly on the walls of the pub.
The Hope and Ruin pub in Brighton have began hosting‘ Art Monday’ to showcase local, upcoming talent- and Jazz put on a hell of a show.
The crowd swayed and bounced to Missing Kat’ s cover of Thundercat’ s‘ Them Changes.’
In her art statement, final year student at The University of Brighton Jasmine, wrote:“ I enjoy curating playlists that contain music that will help me attain a mindset that will encourage creativity.”
Each cover that was played added more clarity to the fact that Jasmine had curated her night to compliment her pieces. The groovy, deep sounds projected from Kat Missing encouraged movement, fluidity, and for the eye to gaze around the room as you let the music take over your body.
My eyes were drawn to the series of three paintings that were titled‘ Part of the furniture.’ It consists of:‘ Tabletop,’‘ Chaise lounge’ and‘ Burning the candle at both ends.’ Jasmine writes:“ I am constantly intrigued by the human condition,” and this is evident in the theme of body parts in unconventional positions in the series.
When asked what piece she receives the most questions about, Jasmine pointed to her painting‘ Easy tiger.’ Saturated with rich green and orange tones, this canvas piece provokes thought and curiosity.
Prints are available to buy via Jasmine’ s Instagram @ jazzpage. art.
Photo Credit: Jasmine Page
Photo Credit: Faith Allen