TRUE COLORS Jenna Cook
LOCAL ARTIST JENNA COOK TALKS PROCESS & PROFESSIONAL PLANS Writer / Julie Yates Photography Provided
After a short stint in Chicago, Jenna Cook has returned to the Geist area. Motivated by a desire to be close to family during the pandemic, the local artist has put down roots around the people who inspire her. Her unique works are also influenced by her interpretation of current and world events. Each multilayered piece represents hours of intense creative effort, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind artistic production. “I am self-taught,” Cook says. “My art background started when my mom taught me how to make paper. My first experience with all sorts of art mediums was when I was young and my parents signed me up for an art class in the neighborhood. Growing up, we had a craft room right off of the kitchen. My parents and siblings were always coming 8 / GEIST MAGAZINE / JULY 2021 / TownePost.com
