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ARTIST STATEMENT
When the injustice and stress of the world is weighing on you, there is nothing as grounding and calming as being in nature.
Nature makes sense for it follows a steady rhythm. Plants embody the very notion of being alive: they thrive with clean air and water, beautiful light, and attention — like people. Flowers also symbolize the whole life cycle: they make you confront the beauty of all of life’s stages from bud to fallen petals to death. A tree is rooted into the earth, strong and dependable. The ocean’s heartbeat slows your own, inviting your breath to match the coming and going of the tide.
If you cannot get into nature yourself, having it on your walls is the next best thing.
Jessica Nichols is a photographer and artist based in Burbank, CA. Nature and floral photography is essentially a walking meditation in which Jessica uses her camera to ground herself. She calls herself a “seeker of calm.” There is a collaborative, interdependent relationship between being in nature to settle her thinking mind, documenting light and color with her camera. Once she has a paintbrush in hand, she uses those peaceful, mindful feelings from her photo walks as an energy reference for her paintings.
Jessica’s work explores the intersection of mindfulness and creativity. Her art expresses themes of surrender, acceptance, and big-heartedness. When her collectors share that every time they look at her work in their office or home, they are reminded to take a moment to breathe, this is evidence to her of a beautiful ripple effect.
Sustainability is one of Jessica’s core values. Jessica donates a percentage of each sale to the Ocean Conservancy.