Jessie Frost & Carla Valentino

Jessie Frost’s Artist Statement:

Jessie Frost’s work is an exploration of spirituality, symbolism, and the tension between harmony and imbalance. She delves into the layered complexities of identity, investigating the myriad influences that shape us as individuals. Through a process of creation and deconstruction, Jessie reveals abstract truths and uncovers unique potentials that arise in each moment.

Fueled by a desire for freedom—both within herself and in the world—Jessie navigates the tension between following her creative instincts and trusting the unfolding process. Her art invites viewers to engage with their own journeys, encouraging a deeper understanding of the complexities that define us all.

          Carla Valentino is a New Jersey Shore Area Mixed Media Artist and Art Educator. Originally a painter, her work now incorporates a variety of media including, paper, ink, graphite, acrylics as well as recycled materials such as cardboard and plastic and found objects.

            She is primarily influenced by Nature, the beach and ocean in particular, the passage of time, moon phases and her own personal history.  Classical influences are the work of Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Georgia O ‘Keeffe, Dale Chihuly and Paul Cezanne. Pop Art, Cubism, Impressionism and Surrealism are also periods in Art History that she finds fascinating.
             Carla has been a high school art teacher for 24 years and also teaches adult mixed media classes. Art is everything.