Our Current Display: Paintings by Yan Jennifer

Yan Jennifer is a multi-talented professional whose career bridges fashion, wellness, beauty, and fine art. Her journey began in Guangzhour, China in 2002, where she worked as a buyer, merchandiser, and designer in the fashion industry. That same year, she completed coursework at Alcanta International Education Institution, gaining foundational knowledge in MBA- level Human Resources, Marketing, Finance and Production Management. 

After moving to the U.S. in 2014, Yan explored creative avenues including makeup artistry, wedding photography, and modeling with the John Casablancas Agency. By 2016, she had become a licensed massage therapist in Connecticut, offering wellness services while continuing to pursue artistic growth. That same year, Yan began formal training in acrylic and oil painting at Branford Art Studio under artist Marc Anthony Massaro, developing a signature style rooted in portraiture and emotion. Her work expanded to include fluid art and nature-inspired themes, reflecting her fascination with  movement, color, and inner light. 

In 2023, she was accepted into the Mastery Program at the Milan Art Institute in Florida, where she studied under Elli Milan, Dimitra Milan, and John Milan. Her art-infused with both classical techniques and modern vision- explores the human experience, emotion, and beauty. 

Today, Yan paints from her home studio using oils and mixed media to create vibrant, multidimensional works. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire, uplift, and reflect beauty through art. 

Information for Artists about Exhibiting at the Cheshire Library

Art exhibits featuring the work of local visual artists are part of the Cheshire Public Library’s cultural mission. The library welcomes submissions for consideration in the library’s display areas. 

Area artists are welcome to apply, with priority being given to those living or working in Cheshire. Our Art Exhibits Selection Committee consists of four members of the Cheshire Performing and Fine Arts Committee (CPFA) who evaluate works for technical and artistic quality and the contribution to a lively and varied program for the year. Potential exhibitors should fill out the online application and submit it along with 4-6 digital images of works they plan to display. Artists may also include links to their websites or social media pages. Exhibits are generally displayed for one month. All exhibits must be appropriate for family viewing. Children’s programs are held in the Mary Baldwin Room, a shared community programming space. As a result, any subject matter deemed inappropriate may be excluded at the discretion of the art selection committee and/or the library. 

The committee meets twice a year to select art for the exhibits. The deadlines for submissions are December 31 and June 30. 

There are two display areas in the library, a wire grid hanging wall in the lobby and the Mary Baldwin Room. The lobby display area is 12’ by 5’. The Mary Baldwin Room has a hanging system which offers 55 linear feet of space. Paintings may be hung one above the other. An exhibit can utilize both spaces or just one. Artists are encouraged to visit the library to assess the space. 

ART EXHIBIT GUIDELINES