Jay Miriam

BIOGRAPHY

Discover the evocative oil paintings of Brooklyn-based artist Jay Miriam, a rising star in the New York expressionist art scene. Renowned for her unique portrayal of nude women, Miriam captures the essence of her subjects with raw emotion and vibrant color. Her artistic process is a personal one, as she eschews tracing for direct sketching and creates custom hues through meticulous color mixing.

Jay Miriam's works are a testament to her distinct style; each piece immediately recognizable with or without her signature. The intimate moments she paints—often from memory or feeling when models aren't present—invite viewers into a world where the lines between the familiar and the unknown blur. Her canvases are a celebration of private narratives, rendered in a palette that conveys both the complexity of emotion and the simplicity of everyday life.

Her compelling compositions have drawn the attention of various art enthusiasts and collectors, including acclaimed New York designer Jenna Lyons. Miriam's upcoming exhibitions showcase her expanding repertoire, with group shows such as "Cousins (in-law)" at Esquina in Lisbon and "Cousins (by-accident)" at Arco Madrid, further cementing her presence in the international art community.

In her large-scale oil paintings, Miriam explores the beauty of the mundane and the significance of fleeting moments. Her contemplative work is characterized by confident mark-making and fluid brushstrokes that bring her playful yet enigmatic subjects to life.

Described by Erin Goldberger, Director at Half Gallery in New York, as a creator of a "caldron of earthly delights, dreamscapes, and memento mori," Jay Miriam's paintings are a visual feast, unfolding narratives that beckon the viewer to dive deeper. Her art provides a sensory experience, engaging onlookers with scenes that are as thought-provoking as they are aesthetically pleasing.

Experience the work of Jay Miriam, where every stroke is a journey into the heart of expressionism, and each painting is an open door to the extraordinary in the ordinary.


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