Artist Statement
Emily Jalinsky is an interdisciplinary printmaking artist primarily working in intaglio, relief, pen and ink, watercolor, and embroidery. Often, works on paper are delicately layered with found materials to create larger compositions, assemblages, and installations. Her recent work explores embracing one’s own spark to counterbalance life’s hardships. Unseen internal and external forces are given visual representations through semi-abstract organic imagery. Found and printed books reference creating one’s own sacred texts for contemplation. While continued use of ethereal gold, repetitive patterns, and depictions of lichen as a symbol of resiliency create a landscape for refuge. Achieving mindfulness amongst the chaos and balance within the dissonance.
Bio
Emily Jalinsky is an interdisciplinary printmaking artist. Through her works on paper and assemblages, she explores finding mindfulness amongst hardship and chaotic states of the mind. Emily is represented by Gilded Pear Gallery, Cedar Rapids, IA, and has exhibited regionally and internationally, including solo exhibitions at La Maison du Potier, La Celle les Bordes, France, and CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids, IA. Permanent Collections include the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and the Iowa City Public Library. Emily is passionate about community art engagement and believes in accessible arts for all. She is a founding member of the Iowa City Press Co-op at Public Space One, Iowa City, IA, and is a prominent member of the Iowa Artist/Mother Group. She received a BFA in printmaking from the University of Kansas in 2012 and now resides, works, and contributes to the art community in and around Iowa City, IA.