Born the oldest child of a multicultural union, of two painters in the late 1950’s, JaeMe inherited her talents from both sides of the family. Her father’s side included old radio musicians; Grandmother sang back-up for Judy Garland. Mom’s side, although staunchly German, had roots in the arts and crafts of the 20’s and 30’s.
JaeMe grew up amid the tumultuous 1970’s of the south central Los Angeles area, but luckily, with excellent grades and a scholarship, she attended and graduated from UC Berkeley in 1981 in Fine Art with the world renowned Peter Volkous.
However, due to great disillusionment in college, both politically and artistically, she dropped from the art scene completely for approximately eight years. It wasn’t until 1989 that JaeMe returned to the Art world.
Cover Design for
Space Between the Stars
Currently, JaeMe is involved in preparation for her current show, where she is featured for 2008. She has worked on several projects, including a book cover for a memoir for the Santana family, entitled, “Space Between the Stars”, by Deborah Santana, sold nationally in Barnes and Noble.
Along with other pieces by JaeMe, the book cover can be viewed in the Portfolio section of her website. The children’s book, “The Tomato Story” is available for sale and more information can be found in the Work for Sale section, also on the web.
JaeMe lives with her cat and significant other in the historic Bella Vista district of Oakland, Calif.
