"Variations of Jenell – Part Three" is a continuation of my portrait series honoring women who have stirred something bold and unshakable within me. Jenell, a performance artist based in San Francisco, is the subject of this piece, a woman whose expressive presence and fearless vulnerability captivated me from the start. In this third interpretation of her, I explore not just the surface of her image, but the echo of movement and transformation that surrounds her work. Through layered brushwork, unexpected color shifts, and textured marks, I sought to capture the multiplicity of her spirit, the performer, the thinker, the woman behind the mask. This series, which I began as a way to reconnect with creative energy after a long season of artistic doubt, has become a mirror reflecting the power of women who live unapologetically. Jenell reminds me that identity is never fixed; it’s a series of lived expressions, always becoming. This piece is both a tribute and a question: Who are we in our stillness? Who are we in our motion? And who do we become when we allow others to truly see us?

Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)

Christa Forrest

Exact Dimensions

12"x16"

Year Created

2025

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Signature on back of painting

Materials

Acrylic, mixed media on paper