Finding Your Voice and Visual Language: A Conversation with Visionary Landscape Artist Jennifer Peart

Podcast

Apr 7

In this episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova talks with visionary landscape artist Jennifer Peart about the intersection of nature, mid-century design, and science fiction in her paintings.

About Jennifer Peart

Jennifer Peart is a Sacramento-based artist creating visionary landscape paintings that explore the intersection of nature, design, and the speculative worlds of science fiction. Raised in the rural Sierra Nevada Mountains, she developed a deep connection to the land, which remains central to her artistic practice. Drawing from mid-century modern architecture, science fiction, and world-building tabletop games, Peart reimagines environments through a lens of possibility. A self-described "visionary fiction scholar," Peart studies past visions of the future through the works of authors such as Octavia Butler and Ursula K. Le Guin. These imagined futures shape her explorations of the human relationship with nature and the environment.

When she’s not in the studio or at an art event, you can find Jennifer hiking and backpacking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, visiting National Parks with her sweetheart, practicing her Spanish, knitting, reading science fiction, or simply basking like a lizard by the river—soaking up the sun and watching the water flow.

Jennifer’s Journey

Jennifer shares her unique educational path, from community college to an art school she affectionately calls a "Hogwarts for art." This experience profoundly shaped her creative philosophy, emphasizing imagination, authenticity, and community.

Insights from Teaching

Jennifer discusses how teaching art to children deeply impacted her artistic approach. Her experiences in the classroom provided valuable insights into creativity, brain development, and the importance of fostering creative confidence and resilience.

Balancing Life and Art

Learn how Jennifer balances her studio practice with daily life, highlighting the importance of rest, sustainable creativity, and inspiration cycles. She also offers practical advice for artists preparing for art fairs, including her recent participation in the Superfine Art Fair.

Inspirations Behind Jennifer’s Work

Explore Jennifer’s sources of inspiration, particularly influential science fiction authors like Octavia Butler and Ursula K. Le Guin. Her artwork invites viewers to envision optimistic, imaginative futures where creativity and sustainability merge.

Upcoming Exhibitions & Events

Solo Exhibition: "State of Change: Visions of California" at Jane Gallery in East Sacramento (May).
Art Fairs: Saratoga Art Show and Montclair Art Walk in Oakland, California.

Boynes Artist Award

Create! Magazine is pleased to announce the 12th edition of the Boynes Artist Award, an independent, international visual arts competition dedicated to discovering, supporting, and celebrating talented artists globally. Since its inception in 2019, the award has provided a global platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their work, gain recognition, and elevate their artistic careers. With a growing community of over 40,000 artists, gallerists, and art enthusiasts, the award champions innovation and excellence in the visual arts.

Submissions open April 1st, with an early bird deadline of May 30th and a final deadline of July 30th, 2025. Winners and finalists will be announced in September. This year’s 1st place winner will receive a double-page spread in Create! Magazine, a $2,000 cash award, a dedicated social media ad campaign, and an exclusive published interview.

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