Jenifer Carey in her studio It is nearly impossible to contemplate the works of Jenifer Carey and not feel an overwhelming sense of the overflowing joyous energy with which they are imbued. Heavily influenced by daring masters of color such as Matisse, Carey uses the warm, intense hues of the Mediterranean, incorporating deep ultramarine blue, cream, red and ochre, to build up her compositions and form her figures. In their unadulterated state, the colors glow from the canvas, adding to Carey’s masterly working of light, be it strong directional beams from a window that hit the figures head-on or the luminous yellow glow of indoor lighting. However, what strikes one most about Carey’s works are their movement and dynamism.

Her generous stippled brush-marks make surfaces ripple and support her compositions; these are strongly directional, following the line of traditional basic design to lead the eye fully through the painting along the golden section. There are then opposing directional lines that cut across the paintings, adding power and tension. All of these individual factors come together in Jenifer Carey’s work to produce wonderfully atmospheric paintings which radiate the boldness and zest for life that she herself feels. In many sense the works are expressionist, Carey putting her energy and positive worldview directly into them. Having been born into a privileged family, it was through her work as a physiotherapist that she was able to realise fully her desire to give something back to society rather than to receive.

It also gave her awareness of the transient nature of existence – “Tomorrow is not promised to anyone – hence my appreciation of life.” Carey’s appreciation of life and the world around her was enhanced by her move to Spain where she was able to experience the light, warmth, bustle and vitality of the Mediterranean. This remains, along with Jazz, literature and travel, her major inspiration. Jenifer Carey moved from England to Spain where she married and works as a physiotherapist. Her art continues to drive and inspire her.

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