Jesusjoints

Meg Hadley (alias: Jesusjoints, b. 1997) is a contemporary artist working primarily in oil paint on glass. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, she currently lives and works in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Hadley studied under the mentorship of oil painter Steven Lee Ray from the ages of 16 to 18, where she developed a foundation in dark, emotionally driven imagery. It was during this period that she began experimenting with glass as a painting surface, a material she has continued to refine and expand upon in her practice.

Her work is defined by the physical risk and precision required by the medium, often incorporating layered glass panels and hand-built frames. By working on a surface that can fracture at any moment, Hadley embraces imperfection, tension, and care as integral parts of the process.


Artist Statement

Welcome to the dark, psychological realm of contemporary impressionism that is Jesusjoints. Through mind-bending perspectives on religious themes, this work captures the divine chaos of reality, instilling a spectrum of emotions that challenge conventional interpretations of beauty. Vibrant oil paints, thick brushstrokes, and dynamic mixed media converge to create a uniquely visceral experience, igniting a sense of mental warfare within the viewer.

The primary medium—framed glass panels—goes beyond ergonomic appeal. Glass serves as a profound metaphor for the art’s themes: its fragility mirrors the delicate nature of belief systems and concepts, capable of shattering like reality itself if not handled with care. These pieces become tangible reflections of the human psyche, inviting contemplation and connection.


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