Jasmina Kirsch Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory member provides some fascinating insights into her practice and experience as figurative painter, as she responds to the questions below:
- What are your goals as an artist?
- What do you struggle most with as an artist?
- What was the most helpful feedback you ever received?
- How do you approach the challenge of staying relevant and current in the rapidly changing world of contemporary art?
What are your goals as an artist?
My goal is to create art that serves both as an emotional catalyst and as a mirror, inviting viewers into a space of reflection, wonder, and new perspectives. I’ve discovered that I could say things with art that I couldn’t say any other way, things for which there are no words. Or, as Leonora Carrington put it, “There are things that are not sayable. That’s why we have art.” Much of my work is rooted in the intricate psyche, the beauty of impermanence, the complexity and strength of femininity, and the delicate dance between beauty and decay, love and loss, body and spirit. My hope is for every creation to feel intimate and timeless. A quiet reflection of feelings that words cannot hold, shown from a female perspective.
Visibility matters to me, not just personally but collectively. I believe “there need to be WOMEN visual in our everyday landscape, working hard and doing their own thing, whether you like it or not, whether it’s acceptable or not” (Margaret Kilgallen).
And of course, I want to show my work to the world in great galleries, museums and inspiring places, so more people can see, feel, and perhaps even fall a little bit in love with it. That’s a dream every artist is allowed to have, right?
What do you struggle most with as an artist?
As many artists do, I wrestle with self-doubt, especially in a world that sometimes feels like a spectacle of endless comparison and visibility. I wonder, “Is my work still honest, relevant, or good enough?” For me, the answer emerges only in moments of authentic creation. I try not to measure my own worth against others, or monetary value. I remind myself that vulnerability is where my true voice comes alive. Maintaining that integrity in the face of market pressure and the demand for constant output is a challenge, but letting go of external validation frees space for real creativity. Great moments, I’ve found, are full of naked vulnerability. Choosing sincerity over sales might mean fewer commercial opportunities, but the art created in that space has a vitality and honesty I can truly stand behind.
What was the most helpful feedback you ever received?
I wouldn’t know about feedback as much as the best advice I ever received. It came in two parts, from a professor I admired at the Art Academy. He said that art is not obligated to please anyone or have a huge backstory every time to be meaningful. And that the art world is cyclical, like the tide, with phases of recognition and obscurity. But the most important thing is never to stop creating, regardless of external approval. Not every piece needs a heavy backstory; sometimes
sincerity shines brightest in simplicity and emotional truth. This outlook gave me the freedom to focus on what genuinely moves me and to trust in the ebb and flow of creative life.
How do you approach the challenge of staying relevant and current in the rapidly changing world of contemporary art?
Staying “current” isn’t something I consciously aim for. Honestly, the idea of strategic relevancy sometimes feels at odds with authentic creation. If my work had to fit trends or constantly respond to a market pulse, I could not make genuine art. And why do it at all, if not freely and truthfully? Yet, relevance finds its way in naturally. My curiosity, restlessness, and urge to experiment push me to engage with new media, technologies, and collaborations. What really matters to me is not trendiness, but connection: my work seeks to grapple with emotional connection, impermanence, and our paradoxical human experiences. I remain open to the world, but always stay rooted in questions that have haunted and inspired me since I first picked up a pencil. If you’re curious, I invite you to explore my work further and see what stories it has to tell!
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