Sat, 03/31/2007 - 3:10pm

She signs her work Ja’Ski, but you can call her Ja’, or simply...The Abstract Princess. She defines herself as a Fine Art Artist, but her work is much more than that – it’s fly, unique, provoking, refreshing. Not knowing a lot about art, I stopped by a recent art show Ja’ had at Mr. Henry’s in Eastern Market. From first glance, it’s not hard to see the inspiration behind her strokes. Each painting tells its own story and if you don’t look hard enough, you might miss something. Her free-style attack of the canvas leaves you breathless, and her exploitation of colors is energizing.

I was immediately drawn to a painting called Crossing Bridges where desperate red bridges fight for attention, contemplating which way to turn next. Each bridge lends itself to its own story, but at the end of the day, they all connect on some higher level. Maybe my own interpretation, but that’s why you have to take a look for yourself. Her work varies in size and energy, influences the observer to take action, draws you in, and even makes you wonder if you have the gift of invention yourself.

You don’t need to understand art to dig what’s going on with Ja’Ski’s work. One look and it’s not hard to tell why her work is respected and appreciated throughout the community. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting the Princess herself, you will immediately feel her energy and recognize how she transposes each stroke into perfection. Amazing, she is.

www.theabstractprincess.com

About the author

Stephanie M. Parker hails from Dale City, Virginia (little DC), but currently lives in DC. Here for 6 years now, she has become familiar with what DC has to offer – from dance performances to community fundraisers to nightclubs, she enjoys it all. A break-dancer in her previous lifetime, Steph enjoys hanging out with her friends and writing down personal experiences. She can be reached at Elleh_cim@yahoo.com

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