Artist Profile: Jennie Cao
Overview
Jennie Cao’s work explores the intersection of love, pain, and memory, using hyperrealistic textures and surreal compositions to evoke deeply personal narratives. Cupid Shot Us Down on the Roof of an Abandoned Barn to Makeout Playlist No.2 (True Story) is a visceral meditation on intimacy, heartbreak, and the wounds we endure in the pursuit of connection. Through layered acrylic strokes, botanical symbolism, and raw, emotional intensity, Cao captures the tension between passion and vulnerability, inviting viewers into a dreamlike yet painfully real moment of affection and ache.
Featured Artwork Vault Bushwick Gallery
Artwork Title: Cupid Shot Us Down on the Roof of an Abandoned Barn to Makeout Playlist No.2 (True Story)
Year of Creation: 2025
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 8 in x 10 in x 0.66 in
Current Location: Providence, RI, USA