Jennifer Bothast

I create art to explore the movement of energy, spirit, and personal truth.

Painting

About the Artist

I create art to explore the movement of energy, spirit, and personal truth. My process has shifted from tight realism to a more intuitive, expressive way of working, inspired by Wassily Kandinsky’s belief that art carries an inner vibration. Light is central to my work—how it passes through glass, water, and leaves, and how it symbolizes the presence of something deeper within us. I often begin a piece by setting an intention on the canvas, letting the painting unfold like a quiet prayer. Translucent layers, flowing shapes, and symbolic forms help me express the emotional landscapes I’m exploring. The symbols I use carry personal meaning: “143”—code for I love you—reminds me and the viewer that we are divinely loved and protected; triangles and series of threes represent divinity; and circles reflect unity and oneness.


Spirals appear frequently in my work because they mirror the way growth actually happens—returning to familiar places with new understanding. Whether I’m painting organic forms or abstract movement, I’m always thinking about evolution, connection, and the light that threads through all of us. My art expresses my belief in oneness: that we are part of the same expanding energy, continually learning and transforming. Each piece is an invitation to pause, feel, and sense the deeper presence that moves through our lives.


Bio
Jennifer is a multidisciplinary artist whose training began at a magnet arts high school and continued at the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. She holds an Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Health
Science. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in New York, Italy, and throughout Florida, including St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. She has been a member of the Jacksonville Arts Guild and the St. Augustine Art Association and is currently a member of the Spartanburg Artist Collective. Jennifer resides in Smyrna, South Carolina.


Artists Collective l Spartanburg Member since 2026

Sep 1 – Oct 26

In the Solomon Gallery

Details
8th Annual Juried Exhibition