LIN JINGJING

Born in Shanghai, China, Lin Jingjing earned her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from the Fine Art department of Fujian University, studied at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and earned a master’s degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York.

Jingjing’s artwork explores the connection between social and personal identity in the context of modern society, creating a surreal effect in her artwork with layered painting and mixed media. Her artwork primarily focuses on themes of paradox—confusion and quest, existence and absence, and constraint and resistance—and exploring how people define themselves to the world.

One of her standout artistic styles is the layering of thread over painted canvas to create unique dimension. Showcasing her artwork through performances, installation, painting, mixed media and video, Jingjing’s work has been featured in exhibitions all over the world, including at De Sarthe Gallery.

Local Arizona artist Christopher Jagmin has pieces on display at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art that blend the lines between anxiety and art.

“I am afraid. I’m afraid for you. I’m afraid for me. I’m afraid for our country, and very anxious about the future,” Jagmin states in his portfolio. “Even though I’m not quite sure what to add to the conversation to help make this a better place to live, I still have hope.”

Focusing on a theme of reflecting humanity in his artwork, Jagmin earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts at Indiana University’s School of Fine Arts. His work has been on display at many exhibitions around the nation and right here in Arizona, including at the annual Canal Convergence event held in Scottsdale.