Jenifer Livesey

I am a self taught mixed media artist creating cairn collages as a symbol of balance. Each intricate collage is comprised of more than fifty pieces of paper, found/recylced items and botanicals. Using techniques such as Japansese momigami each of my pieces contains depth and texture that captivates my viewers with details.

As a collage artist, the use of paper, particularly the use of old magazines, intrigues me in that we as a society continually move towards a paperless culture. By committing to a paper based medium I am, to an extent, acting in an archival endeavor as much as aesthetic engagement.
With a concern for sustainability, my collages use pre-existing materials to create new works of art. Many of the materials used in my collages would otherwise be discarded and end up in the ever expanding landfills.

My inspiration comes from my time spent in the Rocky mountains. Not being classically trained I get lost in intuitive expression when creating my pieces. I submerge myself into studying various media forms and enjoy the opportunity to experiment in creating textures while not being confined to rules or expectations.