Artists Statement
My work reflects my interest in the process, where the act of creation becomes as essential as the outcome. Through layering, carving, and mark-making, I explore how materials and methods can evoke connections between humans, nature, and the universal. “
Jami Nix Rahn - B. Corpus Christi, Texas,
Jami Nix Rahn's work exists at the intersection of abstraction and realism, where fragile ecosystems and fleeting human presence converge in layered compositions exploring the tension between ephemeral beauty and environmental permanence. From vast, textured landscapes to evocative portraiture, she crafts images that invite contemplation on the delicate web of existence.
Raised in a military family, Jami's artistic journey has constantly moved and adapted, shaping a deep sensitivity to place, identity, and change. Her early training began in Europe, where she apprenticed in stone carving and bronze casting under master artisans in Portugal, drawing influence from the sculptural forms of Giacometti, Rodin, and Henry Moore, profoundly impacting her approach to form space and the dynamic capacity of art which continues to inform her approach to painting.
Jami continued her practice in Geneva, Switzerland, and Sao Paulo, Brazil, before returning to the U.S. While living in New York, Jami pursued portraiture in pastels and oil under Master artist Daniel E. Greene, PSA, NA, AWS. She further honed her skills at the Manhattan Art Students League of New York, studying under Richard C. Pionk and John Hultberg. Jami received her BFA in painting from Florida Atlantic University.
While living in South Florida, Jami responded to the arrival of Art Basel Miami Beach and the Wynwood district's vibrant urban art scenes by developing a hyperrealistic series of paintings characterized by spontaneity and bold colors. Since settling in the Vail Valley, Jami's work has broadened into large-scale oil paintings, with nature's intricate patterns a driving force in her current work, hovering between modernist lyrical and abstract expressionism. Inspired by the majestic Rockies, these paintings explore nature's delicate web of connections. Her series Fragile Nature and Echoes of Time examines the delicate balance between human intervention and the natural world. She uses oil and cold wax, layering the pigments to create textured, atmospheric works that hover between materiality and memory.
Jami has exhibited in museums and galleries across the U.S. and internationally, and her works are included in public and private collections worldwide.
