Overview
Jamie Nares is a British-born artist best known for her innovative work that spans painting, film, performance, and photography.
She is especially renowned for her large-scale gestural paintings, created with a single, fluid brushstroke that captures motion, time, and intention in a single, suspended gesture. These works blend calligraphy, minimalism, and performance, and often involve specially designed tools to apply paint in sweeping, elegant arcs.
Nares's art is included in major collections, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum. A transgender woman, she has spoken openly about identity and expression, and continues to be a vital and dynamic voice in contemporary art.