Jami Nix Rahn was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1955 and currently lives and works in Colorado's Vail Valley. Her artistic journey has been shaped by diverse environments and a deep commitment to process—from her early apprenticeships in stone carving and bronze casting in Portugal, influenced by Giacometti, Brancusi, and Rodin, to the vibrant hyperrealist paintings inspired by South Florida’s urban art scene. Now based in the Rocky Mountains, Jami’s work bridges realism and abstraction, blending traditional techniques with innovative approaches. Her art reflects an ongoing dialogue with materials and ideas, capturing the evolving interplay between nature, humanity, and creativity.

My practice encompasses drawing, painting, and sculpture. The work reflects my interest in process, where the act of creation becomes as important as the outcome. Through layering, carving, and mark-making, I explore how materials and methods can evoke connections between nature and the universal. 

The paintings are a journey into lyrical abstraction, a world where elements of the natural world are interwoven with interpretations shaped by observation and imagination. A landscape is not just a visual but a dynamic interplay of color, form, and texture, capturing its physical essence and the deep emotions and memories it evokes. Portraits bridge the tangible and abstract, capturing physical likeness, unseen energies, and stories that shape identity.

My sculptures, deeply rooted in the human form, combine organic abstraction with simplified shapes to explore themes of strength, presence, and the balance between physicality and the intangible.

Through my work, I aim to evoke a sense of curiosity, inviting viewers to reflect on the intricate web of relationships that sustain life. By anchoring my practice in process and exploration, I embrace the enduring principles that unite humans, nature, and cosmic worlds.