ARTIST STATEMENT

Jamie Lee Wandel is a New Jersey-based painter and educator currently pursuing an MFA (Class of 2028). Her studio practice is anchored in the concept of universality, moving away from specific narrative constraints to explore the formative qualities of the medium. By prioritizing the structural and material origins of a work over a prescribed story, her paintings invite a collective, visceral engagement with form and light.

While her primary focus remains in the studio, Jamie’s professional background as an educator serves as a testament to her technical mastery. She has been a lead instructor within the Little Falls School District since 2022 and maintains a specialized role at the Montclair Art Museum, where she focuses on portfolio-intensive development for emerging artists. Her background includes instructional roles at Hawthorne High School and Slocum Skewes Elementary.

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