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Jackie Skrzynski

@jackieskrzynski

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I make work that dissolves the boundary between humans and nature.

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I residencied @vacenterforthecreativearts two winters ago,, so great!! very much recommend!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ studio photo credit @faridahughes_artist

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Newburgh Open Studios is proud to present Dark, quiet, moody oil paintings, the works of Jackie Skrzynski.

I make drawings and paintings that dissolve the perceived boundary between humans and nature. I want to complicate the perception of plants and animals as “other” by literally seeing myself within what I depict. My works often describe major life events seen through the lens of nature. They range in size from 5x7 inches to 5x7 feet.
I find the unusual in the everyday visually compelling, especially if it involves overly sentimentalized subjects such as flowers, or nature more broadly. My work offers another perspective that, to me, more accurately reflects the complexity of living.

Showing Both weekend days
Special Event: no

Ann Street Studios
Studio 7, 104 Ann St

https://www.jackieskrzynski.com/
Instagram: @jackieskrzynski
Facebook: Jackie Skrzynski

Newburgh Open Studios, a free walking tour of Newburgh’s vibrant art community happens September 26 + 27, noon to 6pm. Pick up your free map at 10am on either day at the Newburgh Art Supply, 5 Grand Street.

#newburghopenstudios #newburghny #hudsonvalleyarts

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The Hortus Fall Art Residency Opportunity is taking applications!

November 2-9th, 2026

Deadline: September 21st!!

Juror~ Xinran Guan (2026 Summer Resident)

Link in bio to apply!
**Please share/repost with ALL your ART friends**

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In a series of short conversations I ask an artist two questions about their work and process.

JACKIE SKRZYNSKI

MH: Your paintings of plants and fungi often read as botanical portraits, and are rooted in the desire to integrate humans with the natural world. What inspires you to depict nature in this way?

JS: My work has often depicted major life transitions seen through the lens of nature. These recent botanical portraits explore my fascination with death and rebirth. I am inspired by a plant when I see something unexpectedly human about it. A petal might look like a tongue, or a fading bloom might suggest the transparency of aging skin. Relating to animals seems straightforward to me, yet I was surprised to observe such recognizably human characteristics in plants. I bear witness to their struggle to emerge and grow, and see grace in their slow decline.

MH: A series of large paintings (in the 50” x 60” range) depicts luscious flowers in their glory, just before they begin to wane. You title this series Shameless, which I find very funny, and I wonder if you introduce humor and overt sensuality to temper the inevitability of decay and death?

JS: I normally do not paint flowers in full bloom, but the countless unfurling petals of peonies are so blatantly sensual, I couldn’t resist. They inspired me because they epitomize shameless revelry, which in their case is quickly followed by total collapse. I wanted to celebrate and capture that drama. I knew the paintings should be relatively big, which was new for me. The larger scale is more assertive than my other paintings. With almost no background, the works become less about the object and more about form, color, and light.
@jackieskrzynski
CURRENT SHOW: Move Into Darkness, Hudson Beach Glass, 162 Main St., Beacon, NY. Through Sept. 7th. ARTIST TALK: Sept. 6, 3:00 pm.
@hudsonbeachglass

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So glad to see @jackieskrzynski 's solo show at @hudsonbeachglass in Beacon. Go see it!

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Thank you @chronogram for including my upcoming exhibition, Move into Darkness, @hudsonbeachglass in your list of top exhibitions to see in August. The title of the show comes from a Barry Lopez quote “Real beauty is so deep you have to move into darkness to understand it.”
Hope to see you at the opening next Saturday, August 8, 5-7

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The Hortus Summer Residency is taking applications NOW!
Deadline to apply is June 30th.

August 3rd-August 10th.

Link in bio to apply!

Juror is @negar_zonoobi

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Peonies hold deep cultural significance in Chinese tradition and were considered the imperial flower through many dynasties. Since yesterday was our 11th wedding anniversary, I made this keepsake, #ForeverBloom. Though it is made entirely of silver, every element is kinetic, the leaves and petals spin and move, bringing life to a material that is otherwise static.

I wasn’t sure whether to turn it into a wearable piece, so I think I’ll simply keep it as a stem to display and enjoy. I often tell Ed that he’s pretty lucky he doesn’t have to buy me jewelry, I just make my own!

A dear friend gifted me a peony for my bridal shower, and that single plant has since produced generations that now populate other areas of our yard. Every year when it blooms, I’m reminded of her and that gift. Peonies also appeared prominently in our wedding flowers and in the motifs of my traditional dress, and a painting Chris, @agoutistudios, made of a peony served as one of our guest sign-ins, alongside a cherry blossom branch. More recently, maybe last year, I was fortunate to acquire a beautiful peony painting by Jackie @jackieskrzynski

I have a habit of picking out plants “from Ed to me” for special occasions, and since peonies are traditionally associated with the 12th wedding anniversary, I’ve already chosen next year’s gift, a tree peony!

Yesterday also brought a break from tradition. Ed couldn’t be there in person for our lil guy’s piano recital, but he remains the greatest gift and joy to come from our union. ❤️🌸 Thank you @pianoadventuresbeacon for all your hard work in preparing your students for moments like this and so much more! 🎶 🎹 …
Wedding 📸 @cappyhotchkiss ….
#11Years #WeddingAnniversary #PeonyLove #KineticJewelry

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Deadline for the Spring Residency is 4/1.

This opportunity is from May 4th-May 11th.

Juror is @laurieshapiroart

Link in bio to apply.
Good luck!

**please repost and share with your visual art friends who work with nature.

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When at Ramapo, buy a Pepsi from the same vending machine you used to 12 years ago (🤯) and then visit the Faculty Exhibition before it closes, and then @jackieskrzynski students’ work 🫡🙏🫡🙏

Ty @rcnjartgalleries for the awesome exhibit.

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The 15th Annual Newburgh Open Studios CONTINUES all day today, September 27 + 28, Noon to 6PM.

Come see the art of and meet over 100 artists, designers, makers, and galleries all within the City of Newburgh.

Printed maps are available starting at 10am at Newburgh Art Supply, 5 Grand Street and at newburghopenstudios.org. 
Come check out the Hudson Valley’s Most Walkable Tour.

Image by: @jackieskrzynski
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Newburgh Open Studios is proud to present Painting Flowers as Rome Burns, the works of Jackie Skrzynski.

Throughout my career, I have challenged the arbitrary physical and psychological boundaries between humans and nature. In my most recent work, I collapse the perception of interior and exterior space by suggesting similarities between botany and anatomy. I pull references from the garden, the forest, and the body. My daily walks through the woods near my home provide inspiration and a sense of connection with a larger natural system. Observing growth, decay, and rebirth, I confront my own mortality and the ephemeral quality of life.

Days showing: Both weekend days
Special Events:

Ann Street Gallery Studios
104 Ann Street (studio #7)

@jackieskrzynski
https://jackieskrzynski.com/

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#cityofnewburgh
#newburgharts
#NOS2025
#newburghartsupply
#newburghopenstudios2025
#newburghopenstudios
#hudsonvalleyarts
#hudsonvalleyartists
#newburghartists
#cityofnewburghartists
#cityofnewburgharts
#newburghartguy
#hudsonramble
#hudsonrivervalleyramble
#orangecountynyarts
#orangecountyny
#orangecountynyartists

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