Artist: Jenna Kast
In this episode, Jillian Zepeda interviews artist Jenna Kast. Jenna shares her journey into the art world, which began in her early 30s after realizing the importance of living authentically. She discusses her self-taught style and how she draws inspiration from life experiences, exploration, and music. Jenna also talks about her unique practice of creating art with old drop cloths and the significance behind it. She shares her process of working on multiple pieces simultaneously and the benefits of creating art in collections. Jenna also discusses the behind-the-scenes work of an artist and the challenges of running a small art business. Finally, she talks about the emotional and visual influences on her art, including her travels and the natural world.
In this conversation, Jenna Kast discusses her artistic process and inspirations. She talks about how nature and travel influence her work, creating pseudo landscapes that reflect her experiences. Jenna also explains her intuitive approach to color selection, allowing the piece to develop organically. She shares her unique and fun approach to naming her artwork, adding an element of playfulness. Jenna emphasizes the importance of creating a personal connection with art and making it accessible to everyone. She encourages individuals to inject color into their spaces and embrace their own quirks and personality through art. Lastly, Jenna highlights the joy of collecting original art and pursuing one's passion.
Website: https://jennakaststudio.com/
Email: hello@jennakaststudio.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennakaststudio/
Gallery Representation: Plum Bottom Gallery
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jenna Kast
01:00 Previous Interaction and Connection
06:13 Working on Multiple Pieces Simultaneously
07:23 Working in Collections
09:35 The Behind-the-Scenes Work of an Artist
12:11 Becoming an Artist in Her 30s
24:11 Influences on Jenna's Art
25:49 Influence of Nature and Travel
28:20 Intuitive Color Selection
31:23 Fun and Quirky Titles
34:29 Creating a Personal Connection
39:11 Art Accessibility and Collecting
43:01 Injecting Color into Spaces
46:09 The Joy of Collecting Original Art
49:16 Pursuing Your Passion