About Jeannine

Jeannine Chanin Penn at Chateau Orquevaux artist residency

Bio

Jeannine Chanin Penn is a conceptual artist, designer, and creative director renowned for her intricately layered artworks that harmoniously blend traditional and digital mediums, seamlessly bridging the past and present with a forward-looking perspective. Her work explores themes of legacy, femininity, beauty, and cultural influences, crafting pieces that resonate with classical elegance while embracing contemporary flair. Her dedication to visual storytelling has established her as a prominent figure in the art and design communities.

Jeannine's collections, such as "Joie de Vivre," celebrate the vitality and beauty of women, drawing inspiration from 1950s French fashion ephemera and beyond. Her art frequently explores the intersection of legacy and the human experience.

Originally from the East Coast and deeply shaped by New York City's vibrant art scene, Jeannine finds inspiration in artists like Basquiat, Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Picasso. With a BFA in graphic design and fine art, she has held creative leadership roles at HBO, Grey Entertainment, and TWBA/Chiat Day, where she garnered numerous accolades.

Jeannine continues to push boundaries and explore new mediums from her base in Los Angeles, where she resides with her family, actively contributing to and participating in the art community.

Artists Statement

At the heart of my artistic journey is a deep reverence for the human experience and the enduring power of legacy. My work serves as a bridge—connecting past and present, memory and imagination, tradition and transformation.

I celebrate women who live boldly, love deeply, and leave their mark without hesitation. These are women who don’t hold back—who show up fully, with passion, wit, grace, and grit. Through fashion-forward muses and expressive abstractions, I craft layered narratives that honor their vitality and strength.

Using a mix of analog and digital mediums, I breathe new life into vintage ephemera, building each piece as a tribute to beauty, resilience, and the complexity of womanhood. My art is both a celebration and a call—to remember, to feel, and to live out loud.