Enye Studio – The Artists’ Journal

Storytelling through art

Venezuela meets London – welcome to the world of Enye Studio.  That is the artistic practice of the Venezuelan artist, Adriana Jaros.  Her work includes painting, sculpture, murals and performances. She is now based in London, which is where we caught up with her to discuss her journey into art, her love of storytelling and what’s next.

Could you tell us about growing up in Venezuela? 

It was a mix of vibrant beauty and underlying tension. The country is brimming with incredible, warm-hearted people and is alive with explosive colours and intense sunlight. Being in the Caribbean, there’s an undeniable “sabor” in everything, a vital joie de vivre. I treasure the memories of growing up close to my grandparents and having Friday dinners with them. There’s a warmth – both figuratively and literally – that is unique to Venezuela and impossible to replicate.

Did you discover art through your family or school? How did your art journey begin? 

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly where my journey with art began because it feels like it’s always been a part of me. Art, for me, is a way of seeing and understanding the world. I’ve always been drawn to thinking through the lens of art, finding wonder in the mundane. From as far back as I can remember, I’ve felt a need to express myself physically – through dance, movement and even singing (though I’m not much of a singer!). There’s always been this energy inside me that needed an outlet, and art has always been that outlet.

You’re starting an MA in Sculpture at the RCA this September. Are you looking forward to it? 

I’m both excited and a little nervous about starting my MA. I’m looking forward to a year filled with new discoveries, challenges and achievements. It’s an incredible opportunity to deepen my practice, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.

What’s a typical day in the studio like? 

No two days in the studio are ever the same, and that’s something I truly love. Some mornings, I might stay at home, read, or go to yoga before heading to the studio in the afternoon. It usually takes me a few hours to really settle in and start flowing with the work. Depending on whether I’m working on a commission or developing a new collection, I try to give myself the time and space to let ideas percolate and to experiment with different approaches.

Storytelling is important to you. You once said: ‘I use my practice to retell stories – through a mural, a performance, an interior space – giving second life to a memory that has shaped me, us.’  What would you like the viewer to feel when they see or experience your art? 

Storytelling is central to how we live our lives. We narrate stories to others, but we also constantly tell them to ourselves. I’m fascinated by how we store memories and how they shape the narratives of our lives and influence our behaviour. While I can’t control how someone might react to my work, I hope it evokes a response – something that shifts the way they perceive the space they inhabit.

Which galleries or museums do you like to visit in London? 

London has so many incredible museums and galleries! I love the monumental space of Tate Modern, especially the Turbine Hall, and Studio Voltaire in Clapham, South London, never fails to inspire me.

Last book you read? 

The Freedom to Be Free by Hannah Arendt.

What can we expect next from Enye? 

As always, I hope to keep offering fresh, new ideas and to continue evolving and growing in my work.

Art by Enye