"An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way.

An artist says a hard thing in a simple way." 
-Charles Bukowski

 Artist Statement:

My name is Jenny Dayton. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, I currently reside in Alaska. I am an artist because, for me, there is no other option. I have always drawn, painted, created, and have always wanted to continue doing so. Seeing a drawing materialize is the only thing that makes me feel content in my skin. The ideas in my art are as much an abrasive surprise to me as they are to some others. Most of the time the meanings become apparent long after a piece is finished. I look back on works and remember what was going on in my life at that time (which albums I was listening to) and I finally fully understand what it was I was saying to myself and to others. I feel art should be a unique challenge, not a skill based solely on repetition. There is always comfort in echoes and familiarity but there are so many thrills to be had in the metamorphosis to the unfamiliar.

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