JENNIFER ELAINE "ORIJENNAL ART" | EPISODE 248

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Jennifer Elaine (Jenn) is a Professional Fine Artist blessing homes and offices with aesthetically dope Black art around the world. Originally from Louisville, KY, Jennifer she relocated to Memphis, TN in 2010 and has embraced the city with her creativity and ambition. God revealed her passion and natural talent of painting in the summer of 2015 after her ankle was fractured in three places making her immobile for 8 weeks. While she was healing, she decided to teach herself how to paint and develop her craft. Jenn creates phenomenal paintings that display Black women in a positive light, embracing their natural kinks and curls graced with melanin-rich skin. Her art is internally driven, like a gateway to the soul. illustrating the beauty, power, dopeness, and resilience of Black women. She loves big, natural Afrocentric hair and bright engaging colors, so most of her artwork displays black women with kinky curly hair accompanied by a vibrant, colorful background. Take a listen as we explore Jennifer's journey that includes how she defied the odds of teenage pregnancy, being the only Woman, Black Owned Art Gallery in Cordova, TN and giving exposure and opportunities to other artists. You'll also discover the magic behind Orijennal Art Gallery, how important it has been for Jenn to set boundaries and some pertinent advice for creatives.