Holographic Gradient Print Release with Exhibition A

Get ready to be mesmerized! My first collaboration with Exhibition A , Holographic Refraction, is here. This limited edition print of 150 is a symphony of light and color, printed on 220gsm holographic paper with a stunning spot gloss varnish finish.

Immerse yourself in a world where every angle reveals a new perspective. Inspired by the playful dance of light through water, this print brings to life a fluid, vibrant landscape that seems to pulse with energy.

Each 18 x 24 inch print, a testament to my exploration of natural phenomena and sacred geometries, is signed and numbered on the front by the artist herself.

Available now.

Fractal Bloom

I’m excited to announce a new generative project with Shiseido called Fractal Bloom, part of the Future Reflections collection. This collection draws inspiration from sacred geometry, plant growth, and the shimmering brilliance of the Akoya pearl - a key ingredient of Shiseido’s Future Solution LX line. Created with the brilliant coding of Jorge Ledezma on Art Blocks Engine.

Check out the full Fractal Bloom collection here.

Postmates

My boba cup runneth over! I’m so grateful for a chance to work with Postmates on their latest campaign: THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON BOBA. The billboards are now up in Los Angeles, CA at 8251 Melrose Ave and in Austin, TX at 222 E 6th Street.

Shaping Gravity at Forest Lawn Museum

I’m honored to be included in the upcoming show Shaping Gravity: Abstract Art Beyond the Picture Plane at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale, CA. There is an opening reception on October 19th, 2023, free and open to the public. You can find info to RSVP here.

Featuring the work of seven contemporary artists, Shaping Gravity: Abstract Art Beyond the Picture Plane brings abstract art into new dimensions for a mesmerizing and interactive exhibition that challenges notions of what abstraction can be. The seven artists in the exhibition — Jen Stark, Molly Larkey, Shane Guffogg, Michelle Jane Lee, Christine Nguyen, Rema Ghuloum, and Sara Ippolito — are all connected by their ties to Southern California and bring unique aesthetic and philosophical approaches to abstraction. Shaping Gravity includes sculpture, painting, augmented reality, and interactive video projection with artworks ranging from vibrant and kaleidoscopic to serene and meditative.

Skechers x Jen Stark

I'm thrilled to announce my newest shoe collaboration with Skechers. Color Your World is a limited-edition women’s collection including three unique drippy shoes. I’m excited for the world to step into my psychedelic kicks.

For this special collaboration, I reimagined Skechers’ classic Uno with an all-over drippy pattern, available in multi-color or black & white, and created a HI-Ryze white boot with colorful drips.

Featuring three unique styles, this limited-edition Skechers x Jen Stark capsule is available at skechers.com, Skechers retail stores and leading partners in the U.S. and select global markets. I hope you enjoy wearing them as much as I enjoyed making them!

SaveArtSpace Open Call for Art

I am thrilled to be curating Patterns in Nature, a public art exhibition in Miami, FL with SaveArtSpace during Art Basel & Miami Art Week 2023. We invite artists of all ages and talents to submit their artwork between August 7 and October 2, 2023.

Patterns in Nature will explore the beauty of forms found in the natural world, where spirals and sacred geometries intertwine harmoniously. From camouflage and colors to intricate shapes, "Patterns in Nature" promises an enchanting exploration of the universe's artistry, revealing the breathtaking intersection of science, art and spirituality. With mathematical foundations such as the golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence, patterns emerge at various levels and scales all throughout our world.

This public exhibition aims to foster a deeper connection with our environment and acknowledge the subtle elegance woven into the fabric of existence, inspiring an appreciation for the underlying mathematical wonders that shape the universe. 

Founded in 2015, SaveArtSpace is a non-profit organization that works to create an urban gallery experience, launching exhibitions that address intersectional themes and foster a progressive message of social change. By placing culture over commercialism, SaveArtSpace aims to empower artists from all walks of life and inspire a new generation of young creatives and activists.

Waves Wine

I’m thrilled to announce I have officially joined the Waves Wine family as partner & creative director. Our latest release is a slim 250 ml can for the 2022 white, rosé & red wine. You can order them here.

VeeCon

I’m so excited to be a speaker at VeeCon for the second year in a row! I will be participating in a panel Saturday, May 20 at 2pm est. The “When Art Gets Personal” panel features Trevor Jones, Vinnie Hager, MIKA and is moderated by Jenny From the Blockchain.

VeeCon is a multi-day super conference with discussions and performances from iconic and emerging leaders in business, marketing, innovation and popular culture. It runs May 18-20 in Indianapolis, IN. Get tickets here.

Art Alive! with Science

I am delighted to be included in the book Art Alive! with Science by Mary Auld with illustrations by Sue Downing. This educational children’s book examines the intersection of science and art history, with creative projects for each of the themes it explores. My piece, 30 Cubed, is in the section about time and wormholes:

Here’s how to make your own wormhole at home:

Scholastic's DynaMath

I’m excited to be included in Scholastic’s magazine DynaMath for May/June 2023. You can see my sculpture 30 Cubed on page 3 of this issue.

“This art is mathematical! Jen Stark is a sculptor. Math and science have inspired many of her artworks. “I love how there are these universal equations happening all around us, like fractals and spirals,” Stark says. A fractal is a complex pattern that repeats forever.


Stark is also inspired by the natural world. She uses bright colors found in flowers and insects. Some of her works are flat, or 2-dimensional. Others—like this one—burst into 2-dimensional space!”

LACMA Interview

I had the pleasure of speaking with the wonderful Celia Yang, alongside fellow artist Sarah Zucker, to reflect on the LACMA’s innovative project Remembrance of Things Future. The full interviews can be read here.

Hi, Jen. I know you’re from Miami but have been in Los Angeles for over 10 years now. Congratulations on your new studio in Boyle Heights, the space is beautiful. Can you tell me a little about your process? 

Thanks, I’m happy to have you here! Yes, I feel like a true Angelino now, and am stoked to be able to work out of my dream studio. When I’m creating, most of the time the concepts start in my sketchbook. I’ll sketch out an idea, usually just doodling and brainstorming, then when it’s fully formed, I’ll know whether the work will be physical or digital. 

How long does it typically take to create your digital works?

The digital works I’ve created can take anywhere from a few days to one year to complete. (It just depends on the complexity of the project.) For the physical objects, I can create them myself from start to finish. Digital pieces actually take longer and require more collaboration. I’ll come up with the idea and bounce it off my collaborator (who specializes in coding or tech). We will then figure out what can be done and what can be changed. I draft the digital works by a sketch first then translate it on Illustrator. I’ll have all the colors laid out, like a timeline of colors, and my collaborator helps make them come to life. Everyone brings what they’re good at and their strengths to the table. It’s been pretty fun, this digital interactive immersive world. 

Color and color play is obviously a central aspect to your practice. 

Yes, I’m inspired by color theory and how different colors react to each other. In my paintings I’ll place neons and brights next to certain colors to make them look dull or pop out. I like how colors play games with our eyes. The mystery of rainbows and light spectrums—how so many colors of light mix together to become white. Also color in nature is either an attractant or repellent. It’s trying to get your attention to warn you of something or pull you in closer. These bright colors can say: “This is deadly, don’t come close.” Or “Come eat me, I’m a delicious red berry.” I like that dynamic with nature. 

Head over to Unframed to read the rest of the article.

Remembrance of Things Future with LACMA + Cactoidlabs

I am excited to reveal my artwork for LACMA + Cactiodlabs Remembrance of Things Future. This auction features artists Monica Rizzolii, Ix Shells, Emily Xie, Sarah Zucker, and myself. Each artist took inspiration from a piece in LACMA’s permanent collection to create their NFT for the project.

My digital animation Muted Refraction is inspired by the quilt 'Log Cabin (Barnraising Variation)' from Pennsylvania, circa 1865. I studied fibers in college and I have always loved the meditative quality of such a process oriented medium. Having grown up around my great grandmother’s hand-sewn quilts, I wanted to create a meditative piece that harnessed the trancelike experience of encountering these hypnotic patterns, extracting and enhancing the impact of color and line.

Muted Refraction is an edition of 100 & will be released March 8th here.

Remembrance of Things Future coincides with LACMA’s exhibition Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982, a pivotal reappraisal of art in the age of the mainframe, organized by Leslie Jones, Curator of Prints and Drawings. Opening February 12, 2023 and running through July 2, 2023, Coded examines the critical, but long-overlooked relationship between early computer art and broader art movements of the time, such as Op Art, Fluxus, Conceptual Art and Minimalism. Following on the heels of the groundbreaking artists featured in Coded such as Vera Molnar and Manfred Mohr, the contemporary artists in Remembrance of Things Future point us back to the past and forward into the unknown.

Sotheby's Auction to Benefit Reproductive Health Care Organizations

I am honored to be included in My Body, My Business, a Sotheby’s auction curated by Unicorn DAO co-founder and Pussy Riot creator Nadya Tolokonnikova. My digitally animated NFT, Cosmic Bloom, will be available here for bidding starting March 7th at 11am pst.

Proceeds from the auction will support organizations that champion sexual and reproductive health care, education, and rights, like Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The art catalogue with all details can be found on Sotheby’s dedicated site. The bidding runs through March 7th to March 14th and consists of physical and digital artworks.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Michele Pred, Sarah Meyohas, Helena Sarin, Jenny Holzer, Pussy Riot (Nadya Tolokonnikova), Marina Abramović, Cindy Sherman, Zhanna Kadyrova, Andrea Bowers, Vanessa Beecroft, Ellen von Unwerth, Olive Allen, LATASHÁ, Jen Stark, Holly Herndon and Mathew Dryhurst, Sofia Crespo, Fawn Rogers, Iskra Velitchkova, Lindsey Byrnes, Annie Sprinkle | Beth Stephens | Katie Bush, LIŔONA, Mokshini, Erin Bees, Alina Pasok, ORLAN, Nancy Baker Cahill, Maggie West, Alida Sun, Sputniko!, Glam Beckett, Rewind Collective

Digital Paint

I am thrilled to announce my latest NFT project, Digital Paint. This collection of 5,000 unique 1/1 NFTs made in collaboration with CutMod and Chain/Saw will start minting Feb 16th @ 9am PST / 12pm EST.

Digital Paint inspires collectors to engage and play with unique brush shapes, psychedelic color palettes, and undulating backdrops. Featuring pulsating patterns and sound activating brush strokes, the Digital Paint canvas activates a lively harmony of tone and color. With each touch, a new masterpiece of visual melody is born.

To participate in the project, you can download the plugin for Metamask here & connect your Metamask wallet to the Digital Paint site, digitalpaint.io. This project is powered by Ethereum, which can be purchased directly through your Metamask account or transferred from a cryptocurrency exchange like Coinbase.

Collectors will either mint an Artist Choice or a Paint Pass. If you're lucky to mint an Artist's Choice, the NFT will appear directly in your wallet. Paint Passes can be burned & redeemed on digitalpaint.io.

Glass Edition with Avant Arte

Dichroic Mandala, my first glass edition with Avant Arte, is almost here! Inspired by my love for geometry, natural forms and mandalas this edition of 50 works consists of alternating rings of rainbow colored and dichroic glass (a material which can display multiple colors depending on lighting conditions). The work's hypnotic pattern creates an illusion of movement – even when still. The sequence of colors varies from artwork to artwork, with all 12 colors combinations appearing across the edition in order to make the most efficient use of materials.

Release date is October 26, 2022. More information can be found here.