Jacqueline Biang

Born and raised in Rochester, NY, I moved with my family of 6 to Madison, Wisconsin in January of 2019.

I’ve loved making artwork for as long as I can remember. But here in Wisconsin, I fell in love with fluid, abstract and textured artwork. Covid quarantine set the stage for retreating into my “art dungeon” (unfinished basement) and much experimentation with mostly acrylic paint—blowing paint with a straw, mouth, blow dryer, torch, etc. and tilting, pouring, mixing, spreading, scraping, splattering, spinning, throwing, dropping, etc. paint and texture mediums. The process of creating artwork has been a release and retreat in the midst of life’s challenges. Most recently, I’ve been experimenting with texture artwork. I’m inspired by nature as I jog or bike around town, and try to incorporate shapes and natural elements into my work, to highlight the inspiring shape or texture. I delight in color and color combinations, gravitating towards vibrant, cheerful colors that celebrate all of the beauty and wonder around us.

When I start a painting, I don’t usually have a plan for the end result. It starts with an idea or question like, “I wonder what would happen if…?” or “I love the shape of this! How can I use this in my artwork?” and I figure it out as I go. In the words of E. B. White, “Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” I had an absolute blast making every single one of these pieces. I make art for the joy of creating.