Jamie Kost attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and went on to receive her master’s degree at Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work. Kost is a self- taught mixed media artist and began pursuing her passion for creating art after raising her three sons. Jamie Kost resides in the Chicago area where she works full time as an artist.
This body of work explores the beauty of decay, emphasizing the organic colors and velvety textures that emerge naturally through time. Each rusted washer, shaped by erosion and oxidation, carries a unique history expressed in earthy tones and tactile surfaces. These aged elements are carefully placed within sleek, contemporary geometric designs, arranged in meticulously crafted grid-like structures. The deliberate placement of the washers creates a compelling dialogue between their organic, imperfect forms and the precision of the geometric framework. This interplay highlights the tension between nature’s slow, chaotic transformations and the order of human design. By uniting these contrasting elements, the work invites viewers to reflect on the harmony that arises between decay and structure, history and innovation, imperfection and precision.
This body of work explores the beauty of decay, emphasizing the organic colors and velvety textures that emerge naturally through time. Each rusted washer, shaped by erosion and oxidation, carries a unique history expressed in earthy tones and tactile surfaces. These aged elements are carefully placed within sleek, contemporary geometric designs, arranged in meticulously crafted grid-like structures. The deliberate placement of the washers creates a compelling dialogue between their organic, imperfect forms and the precision of the geometric framework. This interplay highlights the tension between nature’s slow, chaotic transformations and the order of human design. By uniting these contrasting elements, the work invites viewers to reflect on the harmony that arises between decay and structure, history and innovation, imperfection and precision.
This body of work explores the beauty of decay, emphasizing the organic colors and velvety textures that emerge naturally through time. Each rusted washer, shaped by erosion and oxidation, carries a unique history expressed in earthy tones and tactile surfaces. These aged elements are carefully placed within sleek, contemporary geometric designs, arranged in meticulously crafted grid-like structures. The deliberate placement of the washers creates a compelling dialogue between their organic, imperfect forms and the precision of the geometric framework. This interplay highlights the tension between nature’s slow, chaotic transformations and the order of human design. By uniting these contrasting elements, the work invites viewers to reflect on the harmony that arises between decay and structure, history and innovation, imperfection and precision.
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