Created By
JUM
Acrylic paint and acrylic marker on canvas
Curator
Luke Chapman
JUM's piece is a captivating synthesis of organic and geometric forms, seamlessly blending the natural and the decorative. The artist's bold, graphic style and masterful use of color imbue the work with a bold, almost mystical quality. The central vessel motif echoes ancient symbolic forms, while the profusion of flora evokes themes of fecundity and the enduring vitality of the natural world. The work's striking visual presence, combined with its resonant symbolic underpinnings, make it a compelling example of JUM's distinctive artistic vision.
This artwork by JUM is part of her latest solo exhibition "The First Sinner," which celebrates the complexities and beauty of womanhood. Reimagining the concept of Eden, the exhibition asserts that the First Sinner's act of eating the apple was not a sign of weakness, but a bold assertion of power and freedom. "(Un)holdable Beautiful Expectations" represents the standards and challenges women often face, which are sometimes masked as positive encouragement or unjustifiable reasons. The work's vibrant floral composition and symbolic vessel motif evoke themes of fecundity and the enduring vitality of the female experience.
Created By
JUM
87 x 42 cm | 34 x 17 in
