I'm Jayma Forman, an artist living and working in Chicago. My work features bold color and rough textures created from different tools, though most commonly used is a palette knife. Rarely, if at all, are subjects depicted with realistic features. My artwork is predominantly abstract, using blind contour to distort their features and asking the viewer to use their knowledge of the subject to truly identify with it. While inspired by current events, I also find inspiration through music and travel. My artwork channels a passion for political and environmental...more
