Abigail Jansen

About

Abigail Jansen is an artist from St. Louis, MO pursuing her B.F.A. in painting at Western Colorado University.

Artist Statement

I have always enjoyed capturing a fleeting moment in my work; a landscape in the hour before the sun sets, a model in their minute-long pose, a moment of action before the fist strikes.  These visuals are fascinating to me as a painter, and as a result, my work explores a dynamic figure.  My pieces are characterized by baroque-ish compositions, dynamic forms and negative space.  I draw from my own experiences playing hockey and the passion I have for the sport.  I want the viewer to feel the excitement, the tension building as the players tussle.  I hope that they can hear the sound of skates on ice and feel the air recoil as an arm winds up and my work comes to life.