Jeni Stalllings

Jen Stallings earned a B.F.A. in painting from the Memphis College of Art, where she graduated as Valedictorian in 1996. She also studied painting at New York University. Her encaustic paintings have been included in notable exhibits and collections throughout the nation. Recent exhibits include: “Jeni Stallings: Life is But a Dream,” solo exhibit at Thomas Deans Fine Art in Atlanta, GA (2023) and “Listening to the Earth,” solo exhibit at L Ross Gallery in Memphis, TN (2021). Stallings currently lives in Atlanta where she maintains her studio practice.

“Encaustic or “burning in,” is an ancient Egyptian and Grecian painting method with beeswax. I’ve developed my own encaustic painting technique over the years that gives my work a dream like quality. I am inspired to narrate the natural world, social constructs and the world around me within these layers. I guess you could call me a storyteller who seals her thoughts and dreams in wax.” – Jeni Stallings