50 for 50: Jayne Gaskins

Jayne Gaskins’s art reflects her response to the world around her, expressed through a form of realism that is both subjective and expressionistic. She works primarily with fiber, drawn to its tactile qualities and remarkable versatility. The medium can be shaped into nearly any form, creating surfaces that are soft and inviting or intense and reflective, much like the emotions that inform her work. Gaskins’s practice is deeply personal and intimate. Her compositions feature hard edges and intense colors that mirror the strength and complexity of human feelings. She welcomes viewers to bring their own perspectives to her work, recognizing that emotional responses are inherently individual. For Gaskins, a work is successful if it inspires viewers to embark on their own introspective journeys, just as creating the work has led her through one of her own. Her artistic journey remains ongoing. 50 for 50 is an artist opportunity that invites 50 community artists to showcase their work at Touchstone throughout 2026, the year of Touchstone’s 50th anniversary.