Juniper Briggs
Artist
b. 1982, Grassy Creek, NC
2004, Graduated from Guilford College, Greensboro, NC
Currently Works in Northern, VA
IG: @juniperbriggs
Juniper Briggs is a mixed media artist with a focus on abstract faces and figures. Presently based in Northern Virginia, Juniper grew up in a community of artists in the Mountains of North Carolina. It was there, surrounded by glass blowers, potters and painters, that she first learned to appreciate art. As a young adult, her international travels impacted her love of art from around the world.
Juniper’s work explores themes of both brokenness and beauty with an exuberant hope that stems from her faith. Her paintings deal with such ideas as longing, whimsy, introspection, joy, gratitude, prayer, strength, vulnerability, surrender and sisterhood. Faces and figures allow her to navigates these subjects best.
Juniper’s work pulls stylistically from both cubism and the classics, weaving them into a more modern and decidedly feminine perspective. She is fascinated by the juxtaposition between the confident stare we present to the world verses the wilderness of thought and emotion we contain within.
Juniper’s work has appeared in such publications such as Elle Canada and on the cover of Art & Edit Magazine. She has collaborated brands such as Framebridge and All Modern. Her work resides in the homes of collectors both nationally and internationally.
Artist Statement
I rely on my intuition to take me through the creative process, adding and omitting details to create playful yet compelling compositions. My signature line work set against layers of color and texture invite the viewer to take a deeper look at the painting as well as within themselves.
